Enemy at the Gates (2001)

Description

A Single Bullet can Change History. An all-star cast lights up the screen in this riveting epic! The year is 1942 the Nazis are cutting a deadly swath through Russia. Under the leadership of Khrushchev (Bob Hoskins), the citizens of Stalingrad are mounting a brave resistance, spurred by the exploits of their local hero, Vasili Zaitsev (Jude Law). An expert sniper, Vasili's deeds have become legendary - thanks to propaganda produced by Vasili's best friend, a political officer named Danilov (Joseph Fiennes). To stop Vasili, the Germans dispatch their best sniper, Major Konig (Ed Harris), to Stalingrad. When Vasili and Danilov both fall in love with a beauitful soldier (Rachel Weisz), Danilov deserts his friend, leaving Vasili to face his German counterpart alone. As the city burns, Vasili and Konig begin a cunning game of cat and mouse, waging a private war for courage, honor and country.