An increadibly unique and in many ways, an unusual setting!
Paronella Park has been utilised as a setting for several motion pictures.
Sniper(USA)
Starring: Tom Berenger , Billy Zane Director: Luis Llosa
Genre: Action/Drama
Plot Summary Touch guy Thomas Beckett is an US soldier 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 acccompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller, who's more of an office-type. Together they plan to seek out an important rebel leader, whilst avoiding a rogue marksman who frequents this part of the jungle.
Theatrical Release Information
US Theatrical Release Date: January 29, 1993
Production Company: Baltimore Pictures, Iguana Producciones
USA Box Office: $19 Million
Filming Locations:
Australia
Far North, Queensland, Australia
Panama
Paronella Park, Queensland, Australia
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Did You Know?
If you look closely at the locomotive of the train that inserts Beckett and Miller,
the QR symbol of the Queensland Rail can be seen on the side.
Japoonvale Rd (Old Bruce Highway)
PO Box 88
Mena Creek
Queensland 4871
Australia