Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

American Sniper

Bradley Cooper plays the American Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who became legendary for his prowess as a sniper in Iraq. American Sniper, which was directed by Clint Eastwood, is a gritty retelling of the story of war and the aftereffects of being deployed. Having to return to normal life after experiencing unrest and death in such a huge magnitude proved to be almost insurmountable for Kyle. 

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