“Sniper,” directed by Luis Llosa and released in 1993, stands as a gripping and intense thriller that explores the psychological and tactical challenges of sniper warfare. Starring Tom Berenger as Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Beckett and Billy Zane as Richard Miller, the film unfolds as a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of political intrigue and covert operations in the jungles of Panama.
The narrative of “Sniper” centers on the partnership between seasoned sniper Thomas Beckett and rookie spotter Richard Miller, two Marines assigned to eliminate a Panamanian rebel leader during the United States invasion of Panama in 1989. As Beckett and Miller navigate the complexities of their mission, they must contend with not only the physical demands of sniper operations but also the moral dilemmas and personal conflicts that arise amidst the chaos of war.