Sniper
“One Shot. One Kill. No Exceptions.”
Synopsis
Tough guy Thomas Beckett is a US Marine working in the Panamanian jungle. His job is to seek out rebels and remove them using his sniper skills. Beckett is notorious for losing his partners on such missions. This time he's accompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer: Sniper (1993)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-16
Top Cast
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Tom Berenger
Thomas Beckett
Billy Zane
Richard Miller
J.T. Walsh
Beckett's Senior Officer
Aden Young
Doug Papich
Kenneth Radley
El Cirujano
Reynaldo Arenas
Cacique
Gary Swanson
NSC Officer in Washington
Hank Garrett
Admiral in Washington
Frederick Miragliotta
Alvarez
Vanessa Steele
Mrs. Alvarez
Carlos Álvarez
Raul Ochoa
Tyler Coppin
Ripoly
Teo Gebert
Ripoly's Friend
Edward Wiley
DeSilva
William Curtin
Mountain Top Pilot
Howard Bosse
Mountain Top Co-Pilot
Christos A. Linou
Mountain Top Sniper
Christopher Morsley
Soldier At Pool Table
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Llosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Crash Leyland, Michael Frost Beckner
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- Sniper
- Country of Origin
- Peru, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Iguana Producciones, Baltimore Pictures, Sniper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Llosa
Crash Leyland, Michael Frost Beckner
Gary Chang
Wilmer Butler
M. Scott Smith
Patrick Wachsberger, Walon Green, Mark Johnson, Robert L. Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
M. Scott Smith
Editor
Luis Llosa
Director
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Rosen
Producer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Ray Summers
Costume Design
Herbert Pinter
Production Design
Glenn Ruehland
Stunt Coordinator
Crash Leyland
Writer
Michael Frost Beckner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sniper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sniper about?
Tough guy Thomas Beckett is a US Marine working in the Panamanian jungle. His job is to seek out rebels and remove them using his sniper skills. Beckett is notorious for losing his partners on such missions. This time he's accompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller.
Who directed Sniper?
Sniper was directed by Luis Llosa.
Who stars in Sniper?
The principal cast of Sniper includes Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, J.T. Walsh, Aden Young, Kenneth Radley.
When was Sniper released and how long is it?
Sniper was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Sniper make at the box office?
Sniper grossed $19M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sniper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sniper was composed by Gary Chang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sniper?
Sniper holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).