Gustav Hasford

Gustav Hasford was born in Russellville, Alabama, on November 28, 1947. Known primarily for work tied to the film industry, Hasford contributed to the screenplay of Full Metal Jacket in 1987.

Hasford’s involvement in cinema stemmed from literary roots. A semi-autobiographical novel, The Short-Timers, served as source material for the film Full Metal Jacket. The work drew from Hasford’s experiences, linking written narrative to screenwriting.

Hasford’s connection to film remained limited to this single credit in the verified records. Beyond that, no further film-related contributions are documented in the available data.