The Sniper (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1980, The Sniper is a notable film directed by Faisal Al-Yasiri, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The film portrays a snapshot of the Lebanese Civil War through the behavior of a sniper who ruthlessly kills his targets. Through this, many social contradictions and conflicts amid the Lebanese Civil War are revealed, as a bloody conflict rages between factions with no relenting or desire to cease the bloodshed.
Who’s in it. The Sniper stars Sami Kaftan, Suad Abdallah, Amal Ofaysh and Nizar Qabbani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Sniper sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sniper page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sniper (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sniper worth watching?
- The Sniper holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sniper?
- The Sniper stars Sami Kaftan, Suad Abdallah, Amal Ofaysh, Nizar Qabbani and Sohail Nomani.
- When was The Sniper released?
- The Sniper was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.