The Marksman (2005): Cast & Plot
The Marksman is a 2005 action thriller directed by Marcus Adams, starring Wesley Snipes as Painter, William Hope and Matt Salinger. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Marcus Adams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Andrew Stevens Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Marksman About?
The premise of The Marksman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The fate of two nations hangs on his shoulders as Chechen rebels seize control of a Russian nuclear power plant. A highly trained special‑ops marksman must infiltrate the facility, free the hostages and defuse the reactor before a nuclear disaster erupts, racing against time to avert a global catastrophe.
The Marksman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time bomb
- low budget
- rebel
- jet fighter
- black american
- african american
- capoeira
- hapkido
- silencer
- stabbing
- knife
- terrorist group
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- die hard scenario
- terrorist plot
- terrorism
- terrorist
- rebel army
- bombardment
- air strike
- rpg
- commando mission
- commando raid
- commando unit
- commando
- black hero
- behind enemy lines
- fictional war
- war violence
- mixed martial arts
- martial arts
- stealth
- blood
- blood spatter
- violence
- combat
- sniper rifle
- ak 47
- machine gun
- pistol
- battlefield
- battle
- gunfight
- shootout
- special forces
- soldier
- villain
- action hero
- hero
- military
- hand grenade
The Marksman Cast & Characters
Wesley Snipes leads the cast as Painter, with William Hope as Johnathan Tensor and Matt Salinger as General Parent. Directed by Marcus Adams; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcus Adams
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Wesley Snipes as Painter -
William Hope as Johnathan Tensor -
Matt Salinger as General Parent - Emma Samms as Amanda Jacks
Also Starring in The Marksman
· 11 more- Dan Badarau Gen. Egor Zaysan
- Gelu Nitu Minister Viktor Ivanov
- John Guerrasio Secretary Cummings
- Serge Soric Andrey Flintov
- Warren Derosa
- Peter Youngblood Hills
- Ryan McCluskey
- Ian Ashpitel Major Devro
- Anthony Warren
- Peter Swander Sergeant Hill
- Christiaan Haig
More from Marcus Adams
More films directed by Marcus Adams: Octane and Long Time Dead.
The Marksman Plot Summary
What happens in The Marksman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Despite its seemingly straightforward setting along the US-Mexico border, this gripping story delves deeply into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption. It begins with a tense scene in Mexico, where a young boy named Miguel (/actor/jacob-perez) lives with his mother, Rosa (/actor/teresa-ruiz). Their peaceful existence is suddenly shattered when Rosa receives a warning that her life is in danger from the cartel, prompting her and Miguel to urgently flee their home. The threat is imminent—Rosa’s brother, Carlos (/actor/alfredo-quiroz), had stolen money from the cartel, and Mauricio Guerrero (/actor/juan-pablo-raba), a ruthless cartel leader, has already captured him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Marksman, scene by scene
The Marksman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Marksman.
How Well Do You Know The Marksman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the retired Marine who patrols the Arizona border?
Cars in The Marksman
14 cars on screen, including the ARO 241 and the ARO 243.
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ARO 243 Minor role -
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Automecanica Moreni TAB-77 Minor role
The Marksman Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “O Atirador” and “Keskin Nişancı”.
- Also known as
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- O Atirador
- Keskin Nişancı
- The Marksman - Zielgenau
- Nuclear Target
- El objetivo
- Atomtámadás
- בטווח המוות
- Strzelec Wyborowy
- Nukleární cíl
- Стрелeцът
- Наводчик
- 페인터
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- O Atirador: Apontando para a Morte
- 神枪手
- Навідник
- 危機驚爆點
- Taikinių žymėtojas
- เดอะมาส์คแมน หน่วยรบกู้วิกฤตนิวเคลียร์
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Movies Like The Marksman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Marksman, The Soldier and Sniper: Assassin’s End.
The Marksman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Marksman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Marksman?
The Marksman runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Marksman released?
The Marksman was released on September 6, 2005.
Who directed The Marksman?
The Marksman was directed by Marcus Adams.
More films by Marcus Adams Who is in the cast of The Marksman?
The Marksman stars Wesley Snipes as Painter, William Hope as Johnathan Tensor and Matt Salinger as General Parent, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Marksman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Marksman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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