Who is the German sniper in Enemy at the Gates?
John Peck
Updated on April 02, 2026
Erwin König
He was portrayed by Ed Harris in the 2001 film Enemy at the Gates….
| Erwin König | |
|---|---|
| Died | Late 1942, Stalingrad, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Wehrmacht |
| Rank | Major |
Is Enemy at the Gates a real story?
The movie Enemy at the Gates, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and starring Jude Law, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz and Joseph Fiennes is a fictionalized account of the true story of Vasilii Zaitsev, a Soviet sniper who won fame during the battle of Stalingrad.
Who played Vasily Zaytsev?
Actor Jude Law
Actor Jude Law (who portrays Zaitsev) uses an accurate version of the weapon in the film: a 7.62×54mmR Mosin Model 1891/30 sniper rifle with a PU 3.5× sniper scope.
Who was hanged in Enemy at the Gates?
Sasha Filippov
| Sasha Filippov | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович (Са́ша) Фили́ппов |
| Born | 26 June 1925 Stalingrad |
| Died | 23 December 1942 (aged 17) Stalingrad |
| Allegiance | Red Army |
Who is the best Russian sniper?
Vasily Zaytsev, possibly the best-known Soviet sniper, celebrated for his role during Second World War.
- The SVD (Снайперская винтовка Драгунова) was officially adopted by the Soviet Armed Forces in 1963, though issued as early as 1958.
- Later, the VSS Vintorez was adopted by Soviet Spetsnaz troops.
Is Tania from Enemy at the Gates real?
In fiction. A character based on Chernova, played by Rachel Weisz, appeared in the 2001 film Enemy at the Gates. This Chernova is a citizen of Stalingrad who has become a private in the local militia.
What gun did Vasily Zaytsev have?
In 1937, Zaytsev was recruited into the Red Army, volunteered to be transferred to the front lines and waged a one-man war against the Nazis and reportedly killed 250 enemy troops with his Mosin-Nagant.
Who is Sasha in behind enemy lines?
Sasha is the main antagonist of the 2001 film Behind Enemy Lines. He is a Bulgarian sniper who works as a mercenary for the Bosnian-Serb Srpska paramilitary organization. He is seen is a heartless being, willing to finish the job and complete his duty for his comrades. He was portrayed by Vladimir Mashkov.
