Shooter
Synopsis
"Shooter" (a.k.a., Matt Thompson, a.k.a., Gruwald) is a photographer in 1967 Saigon, Vietnam. Working out of a news agency for a major magazine, Thompson gets involved in the lives of the soldiers he meets and "shoots." There's Ngoc, the Vietnamese photo lab tech; Klause, a German photographer swiping Buddhas; Rene, a French photographer who carries an AK-47; Stork, Matt's superstitious roommate who is also a photographer; Rizzo, the irascible editor; Lan, an American-educated Vietnamese reporter; and Tracey, an embassy worker who is Matt's former flame.
Top Cast
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Jeffrey Nordling
Matt Thompson / Grunwald
Noble Willingham
Rizzo
Kario Salem
Rene
Helen Hunt
Tracey
Alan Ruck
Stork O'Connor
Jeffrey Alan Chandler
Klaus
Carol Huston
Cat
Rosalind Chao
Lan
Nick Cassavetes
Tex
Grace Zabriskie
Sister Marie
Kavi Raz
Adrian Paul
Ian
Louis Roth
Garth Andrew
Steven Ford
Capt. Walker
Ennalls Berl
Best Friend
Rummel Mor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kline, David Hume Kennerly
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Shooter
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Steve Kline, David Hume Kennerly
Paul Chihara
Gayne Rescher
Gary David Goldberg, Barry M. Berg, David Hume Kennerly
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nelson
Director
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Barry M. Berg
Producer
David Hume Kennerly
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shooter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooter about?
"Shooter" (a.k.a., Matt Thompson, a.k.a., Gruwald) is a photographer in 1967 Saigon, Vietnam. Working out of a news agency for a major magazine, Thompson gets involved in the lives of the soldiers he meets and "shoots." There's Ngoc, the Vietnamese photo lab tech; Klause, a German photographer swiping Buddhas; Rene, a French photographer who carries an AK-47; Stork, Matt's superstitious roommate who is also a photographer; Rizzo, the irascible editor; Lan, an American-educated Vietnamese reporter; and Tracey, an embassy worker who is Matt's former flame.
Who directed Shooter?
Shooter was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in Shooter?
The principal cast of Shooter includes Jeffrey Nordling, Noble Willingham, Kario Salem, Helen Hunt, Alan Ruck.
When was Shooter released and how long is it?
Shooter was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooter was composed by Paul Chihara.