The Sniper (2009) (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version)

Product Description

Finally hitting theaters in 2009, Dante Lams ( The Beast Stalker) long-awaited crime thriller The Sniper revolves around the sniper squad of the Hong Kong Polices Special Duties Unit (SDU). Taiwan actor-singer Richie Jen ( Exiled) faces off against popular Mainland actor Huang Xiaoming ( Royal Tramp) as lethal sharpshooters on opposite sides of the law. Edison Chen ( Dog Bite Dog), whose 2008 photo scandal led to the films delayed release & re-editing, portrays an upstart sniper, along with a supporting cast that

Includes:: Taiwan veteran Jack Kao ( Parking), Bowie Lam ( Hard Boiled), Wilfred Lau ( Lady Cop & Papa Crook), Liu Kai Chi ( The Beast Stalker), Patrick Tang ( Whispers & Moans), Michelle Yip ( Moonlight in Tokyo), former pop singer Mango Wong, & action director Stephen Tung Wai. Packed with intense shootouts, training montages, & other entertaining genre staples, The Sniper hits the mark as a fast-paced Hong Kong-style action thriller.

Sharpshooter Hartman (Richie Jen) runs a tight ship as head of the SDU sniper team, but hotshot rookie OJ (Edison Chen) keeps questioning his authority & training regiment & even takes pointers from Hartmans rival, former top sniper Lincoln (Huang Xiaoming). An arrogant ace whose shooting skills surpassed Hartman, Lincoln has just been released from prison after serving time for accidentally shooting a hostage, & he wants revenge. In a blatant challenge to Hartman & the police, Lincoln helps crime boss Tao (Jack Kao) escape from custody, paving the way for a deadly showdown between the snipers.

This edition comes with trailer, making of, & deleted scenes.