Gunner Palace


1h 25m 2004

Brief Synopsis

The lives of the 2/3 Field Artillery, a.k.a "The Gunners" whose barracks are the bombed-out pleasure palace of Uday Hussein (nicknamed Gunner Palace), situated in the heart of the most volatile section of Baghdad. Captured are the day-to-day lives of these soldiers on the ground--whether swimming in

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures
Location
Baghdad, Iraq

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

The lives of the 2/3 Field Artillery, a.k.a "The Gunners" whose barracks are the bombed-out pleasure palace of Uday Hussein (nicknamed Gunner Palace), situated in the heart of the most volatile section of Baghdad. Captured are the day-to-day lives of these soldiers on the ground--whether swimming in Uday's pool and playing golf on his putting green or executing raids on suspected terrorists, enduring roadside bombs, mortar attacks, RPGs and snipers.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures
Location
Baghdad, Iraq

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video June 28, 2005

Released in United States September 2004

Released in United States Spring March 4, 2005

Shown at Telluride Film Festival September 2-5, 2004.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.

Released in United States Spring March 4, 2005

Released in United States on Video June 28, 2005

Released in United States September 2004 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival September 2-5, 2004.)

Released in United States September 2004 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.)