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Sniper: Special Ops (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Sniper: Special Ops is a 2016 action war film directed by Fred Olen Ray, starring Steven Seagal as Sergeant Jake Chandler, Tim Abell and Scott Thomas Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $21,701 worldwide.

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Sniper: Special Ops (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Fred Olen Ray
Genres
Action , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sniper: Special Ops About?

The premise of Sniper: Special Ops without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Special Ops team, led by skilled sniper Sergeant Jake Chandler, is deployed to a remote Afghan village on a dangerous mission. Their objective is to rescue an American congressman who is being held captive by the Taliban. Facing intense opposition, the team must navigate treacherous terrain and confront a determined enemy to successfully extract the congressman and return him safely.

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Cast & crew

Sniper: Special Ops Cast & Characters

Steven Seagal leads the cast as Sergeant Jake Chandler, with Tim Abell as Sergeant Victor 'Vic' Thomas Mosby and Scott Thomas Reynolds as Sergeant 'Detroit' Jennings. Directed by Fred Olen Ray; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fred Olen Ray

More films directed by Fred Olen Ray: A Royal Christmas Ballet, A Royal Christmas Holiday, Dognapped: A Hound for the Holidays and A Royal Christmas on Ice.

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Plot

Sniper: Special Ops Plot Summary

What happens in Sniper: Special Ops from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sergeant Jake Chandler, Steven Seagal, a consummate sniper, joins Delta Force Sergeant Vic Mosby, Tim Abell, on an overwatch mission to extract an American Congressman held by the Taliban in a remote Afghan village. The operation opens with a promising rescue, but the situation quickly deteriorates as a heavy firefight erupts. An emergency evac is ordered, and in the confusion Chandler and his spotter, Pvt. Rich, Daniel Booko, are separated from the main team. The fighting costs the squad dearly, leaving several members dead or wounded and forcing a retreat that leaves Chandler and Rich behind.

Full summary

The whole story of Sniper: Special Ops, scene by scene

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Box office

Sniper: Special Ops Box Office

Sniper: Special Ops grossed $21,701 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.7K

International
$21.7K
Videos

Sniper: Special Ops Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sniper: Special Ops.

Sniper: Special Ops - Official Trailer - 2016 Steven Seagal Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sniper: Special Ops?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays the expert sniper Sergeant Jake Chandler?

Cars

Cars in Sniper: Special Ops

10 cars on screen, including the AM General M-35 and the AM General HMMWV M1044.

All 10 cars
  • AM General M-35 in Sniper: Special Ops AM General M-35 Main role
  • AM General HMMWV M1044 in Sniper: Special Ops AM General HMMWV M1044 Important role
  • AM General M-35 in Sniper: Special Ops AM General M-35 Important role
  • AM General HMMWV M1151 in Sniper: Special Ops AM General HMMWV M1151 Background role
Details

Sniper: Special Ops Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Rescate en Afganistán” and “Sniper – Operações Especiais”.

Also known as
  • Rescate en Afganistán
  • Sniper – Operações Especiais
  • 狙击手:特别行动
  • Sniper: Operações Especiais
  • Sniper: Forze Speciali
  • Σκοπευτής Ειδικών Δυνάμεων
  • Снайпер: Специальный отряд
  • Snajper: Reguły Wojny
  • Mesterlövész: Az afganisztáni bevetés
  • 스나이퍼: 특수작전부대
  • 火線狙擊:特別行動
  • צלף: מבצעים מיוחדים
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  • Снайперист: Специални операции
  • 沈黙のアフガン
  • Rescat a l'Afganistan
  • Lính Bắn Tỉa: Mệnh Lệnh Đặc Biệt

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Sniper: Special Ops FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Sniper: Special Ops, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sniper: Special Ops?

Sniper: Special Ops runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Sniper: Special Ops released?

Sniper: Special Ops was released on April 3, 2016.

Who directed Sniper: Special Ops?

Sniper: Special Ops was directed by Fred Olen Ray.

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Who is in the cast of Sniper: Special Ops?

Sniper: Special Ops stars Steven Seagal as Sergeant Jake Chandler, Tim Abell as Sergeant Victor 'Vic' Thomas Mosby and Scott Thomas Reynolds as Sergeant 'Detroit' Jennings, among 21 credited actors.

How much did Sniper: Special Ops make at the box office?

Sniper: Special Ops grossed $21,701 worldwide.

Does Sniper: Special Ops have a post-credit scene?

No. Sniper: Special Ops has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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