The Marksman (2005 film)


The Marksman is a 2005 American action film directed by Marcus Adams, starring Wesley Snipes, William Hope, Emma Samms and Anthony Warren. The film was released on direct-to-DVD in the United States on September 6, 2005.

Plot

When the U.S. is tricked into targeting an 'armed' nuclear reactor captured by Chechen rebels, a Chechen leader is killed and rebel leaders capture the nuclear power plant. Enter Painter, a US Special Forces operative, known as 'The Marksman'. Painter and his Spec-Ops team only have a limited amount of time to resolve the conflict before U.S. military forces wade in. However, when things don't go according to plan, Painter suspects that foul play may be afoot.

Cast

The Marksman was filmed in Bucharest, Romania, in 49 days between August 16 and October 4, 2004.

Reception

This film generally garnered a very poor rating. Scott Weinberg of DVDTalk said the film is "just as bad as the worst junkpiles tossed to guys like Steven Seagal, Dolph Lundgren, and/or Jean-Claude Van Damme.
In the first week The Marksman opened at #11 at rentals chart and earned $1.36 million.

Home media

DVD was released in Region 1 in the United States on September 6, 2005, and also Region 2 in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2005, it was distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.