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The Snipist

The Snipist

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The Snipist

"Report all targets to the authorities."

2012

0h 26m

9.0(2 votes)

Drama

Science Fiction

Overview

The struggle of a lone sniper in a dystopian future Britain plagued with rabies and ruled over by a sinistrous Ministry of Information.

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Production Companies

Warp Films

Sky Arts

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Douglas Henshall

Douglas Henshall

Harker

Kate O'Flynn

Kate O'Flynn

Woman

John Hurt

John Hurt

The Ministry

Chris Martin Hill

British Soldier

Creative team

Directed by: Matthew Holness
Written by: Matthew Holness
Produced by: Ally Gipps

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