"Jarhead" is a 2005 American war drama film directed by Jake West and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jamie Foxx. The movie is based on the memoir of the same name by Anthony Swofford, a former United States Marine.
A: Yes. Anthony Swofford was a real Marine. However, the film takes dramatic liberties. For example, the scene where the sniper team is covered in oil was exaggerated for visual effect, though oil rain did occur. Jarhead 2005 Dual Audio