The Sniper

A veteran police sniper in Hong Kong faces a threat from a former partner who has just been released from prison. This ex-colleague was jailed for the accidental death of a hostage and now seeks revenge against the police force and his old teammate, whom he blames for his downfall. To stop him, the experienced officer must collaborate with a talented but rebellious rookie who struggles with authority.

Directed by Dante Lam, this action thriller follows his work on 1:99 Shorts and precedes Unbeatable. The screenplay was written by Lam and Jack Ng Wai-Lun. The film stars Richie Jen, Edison Chen, and Huang Xiaoming, with supporting roles played by Mango Wong Sau-Lam, Bowie Lam, and Michelle Ye Xuan.

Produced by companies including Media Asia Films and Shaw Brothers, the production had a budget of 30 million USD. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 78 votes.