Three Kings 1999

Three Kings is a 1999 satirical war film written and directed by David O. Russell from a story by John Ridley about a gold heist that takes place during the 1991 Iraqi uprising against Saddam Hussein following the end of the Persian Gulf War. The film stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze.
The film opens with an Iraqi Army soldier trying to surrender as U.S. troops mop up loose ends following the end of the Gulf War. U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg) shoots him in the confusion over how to handle stray soldiers, earning him the admiration of his bumbling comrades, Private First Class Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze) and Specialist Walter Wogeman (Jamie Kennedy). Boisterous celebrations continue into the night, until Staff Sergeant Chief Elgin (Ice Cube) breaks up the party.
Initial release: September 27, 1999 (USA)
Director: David O. Russell
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Screenplay: David O. Russell
Awards: Political Film Society Award for Peace, BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Breakthrough Performer, Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Action Team (Internet Only), Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Foreign Language Film