Movie Description:
The year is 1942 and the Nazis are cutting a deadly swath through Russia. Under the leadership of Kruschev (Bob Hoskins), the citizens of Stalingrad aremounting a brave resistance, spurred by the exploits of their local hero, Vassili Zaitsev(Jude Law). An expert sniper,Vassili`s deeds have becomelegendary-- thanks to propaganda produced by Vassili`s best friend, a political officer named Danilov (Joseph Fiennes). To stop Vassili, the Germansdispatch their best sniper, Major Konig (Ed Harris), to Stalingrad. When Vassiliand Danilov both fall in love with a beautiful soldier (Rachel Wwesz),Danilov deserts his friend, leaving Vassili to face his German counterpart alone. As the city burns, Vassili and Konig begin a cunning game of cat andmouse, waging a private war forcourage,honor and country.
