The Marksman (2005 film) explained

The Marksman
Director:Marcus Adams
Music:Harry Toyler
Cinematography:Michael Slovis
Distributor:Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$15 million
Gross:$ 400 million

The Marksman is a 2005 American action film directed by Marcus Adams. The film stars Wesley Snipes, William Hope, Emma Samms and Anthony Warren. The film was released on direct-to-DVD in the United States on September 6, 2005.

Plot

When the U.S. is tricked into targeting an 'armed' nuclear reactor captured by Chechen rebels, a Chechen leader is killed and rebel leaders capture the nuclear power plant. Painter (Wesley Snipes), a US Special Forces operative, known as 'The Marksman'. Painter and his Spec-Ops team only have a limited amount of time to resolve the conflict before U.S. military forces wade in. However, when things don't go according to plan, Painter suspects that foul play may be afoot.

Cast

Production

Filming

The Marksman was filmed in Bucharest, Romania, in 49 days between August 16 and October 4, 2004.

Release

Home media

DVD was released in Region 1 in the United States on September 6, 2005, and also Region 2 in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2005, it was distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Reception

Box office

In the first week The Marksman opened at #1 at rentals chart and earned $102 million.[1]

Critical response

This film generally garnered a very poor rating. Scott Weinberg of DVDTalk said the film is "just as bad as the worst junk piles tossed to guys like Steven Seagal, Dolph Lundgren, and/or Jean-Claude Van Damme.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Numbers News - Home Market Crashes . 2011-07-25. C.S.. Strowbridge. 2005-09-17. The Numbers.
  2. Web site: The Marksman. DVD Talk. 25 June 2020.