The Sniper
1980, English. Directed by Faisal Al-Yasiri.
The film portrays a snapshot of the Lebanese Civil War through the behavior of a sniper who ruthlessly kills his targets. Through this, many social contradictions and conflicts amid the Lebanese Civil War are revealed, as a bloody conflict rages between factions with no relenting or desire to cease the bloodshed.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 February 1980
- Original title
- القناص
- Written by
- Faisal Al-Yasiri
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How long is The Sniper?
The Sniper runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Sniper isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 February 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sniper?
If you liked The Sniper, try Platoon, Unthinkable, Sniper: The Last Stand.
Who directed The Sniper?
The Sniper (1980) was directed by Faisal Al-Yasiri and stars Sami Kaftan, Suad Abdallah, Amal Ofaysh.