Point of Impact revolves around a former Vietnam War sniper named Bob Lee Swagger or Bob "the Nailer". This character is loosely based upon the real Vietnam War sniper and U.S. Marine Corps legend Carlos Hathcock.
Is Bob Lee Swagger true?
Bob Lee "the Nailer" Swagger is a fictional character created by Stephen Hunter. Creator Stephen Hunter has stated that Swagger is loosely based on USMC Scout Sniper Carlos Hathcock.
Who Wrote Point of Impact?
Stephen Hunter
Is the movie Shooter based on a book?
Shooter is a 2007 American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Jonathan Lemkin, based on the 1993 novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter.
Is swagger based on a real person?
Basketball drama 'Swagger' was inspired by the early life of Kevin Durant. SEATTLE — Former Seattle Sonic and NBA all-time great Kevin Durant is the inspiration for a new series on Apple TV+. "Swagger" which Durant also executive produced is based on his experiences playing youth basketball.
Does Bob Lee Swagger prove his innocence?
At a meeting with the attorney general, Bob Lee proves his innocence in the crimes he had been framed for by demonstrating that his gun doesn't fire, as he switched the firing pins in all of them before he left for Philadelphia. Bob Lee is released and all charges against him are dropped.
Is Shooter movie based on a true story?
Bob Lee "the Nailer" Swagger is a fictional character created by Stephen Hunter. Swagger is also the protagonist of both the 2007 film and the 2016 TV series Shooter, each based on Point of Impact. Creator Stephen Hunter has stated that Swagger is loosely based on USMC Scout Sniper Carlos Hathcock.