Shooter (2007) is a high-caliber thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger — a former Marine sniper drawn into a deadly conspiracy that turns him from patriot to fugitive. When he’s framed for a political assassination, Swagger must use all his skills to survive, clear his name, and bring the real villains to justice.
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Shooter (2007) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the role of Bob Lee Swagger in Shooter (2007)?
Correct Answer: Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg stars as Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper with elite-level skills and a deep sense of betrayal. Wahlberg’s performance brings intensity and focus to a character who is as calculated as he is deadly.
- What was Bob Lee Swagger’s profession before retiring?
Correct Answer: Marine sniper
Swagger was one of the best snipers in the U.S. Marine Corps. His deadly accuracy and ability to operate behind enemy lines made him a legend — but after being left behind during a mission, he lost faith in the system and disappeared into isolation.
- Why is Swagger brought out of retirement?
Correct Answer: To help stop an alleged presidential assassination
A group of government officials, claiming to want to prevent an assassination attempt, convince Swagger to help identify possible sniper locations. He agrees — only to find out it was a setup to frame him for the crime.
- What actually happens during the supposed assassination plot?
Correct Answer: The archbishop is shot instead
Instead of the president, an Ethiopian archbishop is assassinated during the staged event. The assassination is designed to frame Swagger and eliminate a political witness to a past atrocity — deepening the conspiracy.
- What is Swagger framed for?
Correct Answer: Assassination
Swagger is framed for killing the archbishop in front of a large crowd and on camera. The carefully orchestrated frame-up leaves him with no allies — forcing him to go on the run and uncover the truth himself.
- Who plays the rookie FBI agent who begins to suspect Swagger’s innocence?
Correct Answer: Michael Peña
Michael Peña plays Nick Memphis, a young FBI agent who starts piecing together inconsistencies in the official story. His curiosity and persistence turn him into Swagger’s unlikely ally — and ultimately help expose the corruption.
- What kind of expertise makes Swagger a difficult man to capture?
Correct Answer: Sniping and survival skills
Swagger’s skills as a sniper, combined with his survival instincts and knowledge of terrain, make him nearly impossible to catch. He uses counter-surveillance, guerrilla tactics, and custom gear to stay ahead of his enemies.
- Who is the corrupt senator involved in the conspiracy?
Correct Answer: Senator Meachum
Senator Charles Meachum, played by Ned Beatty, is one of the key figures behind the plot. His wealth and influence allow him to cover up war crimes and manipulate government agencies — until Swagger exposes him.
- What ultimately clears Swagger’s name?
Correct Answer: He exposes the real conspirators
Swagger collects enough evidence — including a confession, ballistics, and documents — to clear his name and prove the conspiracy. However, because the system is corrupt, legal justice proves elusive, leading him to take matters into his own hands.
- What does Swagger do at the end of the film?
Correct Answer: Kills the corrupt officials and disappears
Realizing that the conspirators will never be brought to justice through legal means, Swagger takes them out one by one in a brutal but methodical final act. With justice served on his terms, he disappears into the wilderness once more, free but forever outside the system.
