{"product_id":"sniper-1993-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-tom-berenger","title":"SNIPER (1993) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Tom Berenger","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSNIPER (1993) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, J.T. Walsh, and Directed by Luis Llosa is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Daybill folds, minor paper wear on the folds, and some edgewear at the top of the poster. Otherwise, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. Featuring Tom Berenger in the lead role, this \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great collectible from the popular 1990s action thriller genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSniper (1993)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intense military action thriller starring Tom Berenger and Billy Zane, set against the dangerous and unforgiving backdrop of the Panamanian jungle. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLuis Llosa\u003c\/strong\u003e and written by Michael Frost Beckner and Crash Leyland, the film follows an elite American Marine sniper on a highly classified assassination mission that tests his professional skills, judgement and ability to trust another soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Beckett, played by Tom Berenger, is an experienced Marine sniper with an impressive record of confirmed kills. A solitary and highly disciplined professional, Beckett has spent years operating behind enemy lines, where patience, camouflage and precision are essential to survival. During an operation in Panama, he loses his spotter, Corporal Doug Papich (Aden Young), after an enemy sniper exposes their position. Beckett is deeply affected by the loss, but his superiors have another assignment waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeckett is ordered to undertake a dangerous mission to eliminate a powerful rebel leader, General Miguel Alvarez, who is threatening political stability ahead of an important election. His new partner is Richard Miller, played by Billy Zane, a highly accomplished marksman who has earned recognition in competitive shooting but has little practical experience in combat. Miller has been selected by military intelligence because of his exceptional shooting ability, but his background and attitude make him an unlikely companion for the battle-hardened Beckett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the two men becomes apparent almost immediately. Beckett believes in instinct, experience and following the unwritten rules of survival in hostile territory. Miller approaches the mission with a more technical and idealistic outlook, struggling to understand the psychological demands of taking another person's life. Their differences create tension throughout the operation, particularly as Beckett questions whether his inexperienced partner is capable of handling the realities of jungle warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they move deeper into the Panamanian wilderness, the pair discover that their assignment involves more than simply locating and eliminating a target. They must navigate hostile territory, avoid detection and contend with armed rebels, unpredictable encounters and a network of political interests. The mission becomes increasingly dangerous, forcing Miller to confront the difference between competitive marksmanship and the brutal reality of being a military sniper. Meanwhile, Beckett must decide whether he can depend on a partner whose experience and judgement remain untested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eJ.T. Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e as Colonel Chester Van Damme, Beckett's senior officer, Ken Radley as El Cirujano and Reinaldo Arenas as Cacique. Aden Young, who would later establish a successful international acting career, also appears as Corporal Doug Papich. Their performances contribute to the film's atmosphere of military tension and political intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting production fact for Australian film enthusiasts is that \u003cstrong\u003eSniper was filmed entirely on location in Far North Queensland, Australia, and the Republic of Panama\u003c\/strong\u003e. Locations included Port Douglas, Kuranda and Paronella Park, with Queensland's tropical landscapes providing convincing jungle environments. Cinematographer Bill Butler, known for his work on \u003cem\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e, helped create the film's immersive visual atmosphere, while composer Gary Chang supplied its dramatic musical score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in January 1993, \u003cstrong\u003eSniper\u003c\/strong\u003e became the beginning of a long-running action film franchise, with Tom Berenger returning as Thomas Beckett in several subsequent instalments. Combining military suspense, jungle adventure and an unlikely partnership between two very different marksmen, the film remains a memorable example of \u003cstrong\u003e1990s action cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e. This original vintage Australian daybill is an appealing collectible for fans of Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, military action films and classic 1990s movie posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sniper (1993) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0108171\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Sniper (1993) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41476395794496,"sku":"SNIPER-93-DB-FLD-PB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/Sniper_1993_DaybilVFcond.webp?v=1793676407","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/sniper-1993-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-tom-berenger","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}