American Sniper Movie

American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical action film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Jason Dean Hall. It is based on Chris Kyle's autobiography American Sniper. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Kyle Gallner, Sam Jaeger, Jake McDorman and Cory Hardrict.

Principal photography began on March 31, 2014 in Los Angeles. The film premiered on November 11, 2014 at AFI Fest and is scheduled to receive a theatrical release in the United States on December 25, 2014.

From director Clint Eastwood comes "American Sniper," starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. But there was much more to this true American hero than his skill with a rifle. U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname "Legend." However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, becoming emblematic of the SEAL creed to "leave no man behind." But upon returning home, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

On May 24, 2012, it was announced Warner Bros. had acquired the rights to the book with Bradley Cooper set to produce and star in the film. In September 2012, David O. Russell stated that he was interested in directing the film. On May 2, 2013, it was announced that Steven Spielberg would direct the film. On August 5, 2013, Spielberg dropped out of directing the film. On August 21, 2013, it was reported that Clint Eastwood would instead direct the film. On March 14, 2014, Sienna Miller joined the cast of the film. On March 16, 2014, Kyle Gallner was cast. On March 18, 2014, Cory Hardrict was cast in the film. On March 20, 2014, Navid Negahban, Eric Close, Eric Ladin, Rey Gallegos and Jake McDorman also joined the cast, as did Luke Grimes and Sam Jaeger, on March 25, 2014. Kevin Lacz, a former Navy SEAL, is portraying himself and serving as a technical advisor. Another former Navy SEAL, Joel Lambert, also joined the film; he'll portray a Delta sniper. On June 3, Max Charles was added to the cast to portray Kyle's son, Colton Kyle.

Principal photography and production began on March 31, 2014 in Los Angeles; it was also partly shot in Morocco. On April 23, LA Times reported that 10 days of filming in an Afghan village was set to begin at the Blue Cloud Movie Ranch in the Santa Clarita area. On May 7, shooting of the film was spotted around El Centro. Later on May 14, Cooper was spotted filming some scenes in Culver City, California, and then he followed by shooting scenes again in Los Angeles on May 16. On May 30, Cooper and Miller were spotted during the filming of their characters' wedding scenes; they were filming aboard a yacht in Marina del Rey. On June 3, Cooper was spotted in the form of a Navy SEAL marksman aiming during the filming of some scenes at a Los Angeles shooting range.