The Sniper 2009
Dante Lam Chiu-Yin crafts a gripping tale of loyalty and betrayal in *The Sniper* (2009), a high-stakes action thriller that explores the fracture of friendship under pressure.
Director: Dante Lam Chiu-Yin
Cast
Richie Jen
Hartman Fong / Ming
Edison Chen
OJ
Huang Xiaoming
Lincoln
Mango Wong Sau-Lam
Crystal
Bowie Lam Bo-Yee
Shane
Michelle Ye Xuan
Mon
Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung
Iceman
Jack Kao
Yip Tao
Patrick Tang Kin-Wang
Chung
Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung
Superintendent Ho
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sniper (2009) about?
*The Sniper* (2009) follows a veteran police marksman forced to hunt his former partner, who has turned against the force in a vengeful rampage. As the sniper closes in, he's left grappling with the personal cost of his duty, trapped between loyalty and the law.
Who directed The Sniper?
The Sniper was directed by Dante Lam Chiu-Yin, known for crafting fast-paced action films with emotional weight and high-stakes tension.
Who stars in The Sniper?
Richie Jen headlines the cast as the seasoned sniper, joined by Edison Chen and Huang Xiaoming as the explosive duo, alongside Mango Wong and Michelle Ye Xuan.
Is The Sniper (2009) worth watching?
If you love gritty action thrillers with moral dilemmas, *The Sniper* (2009) delivers. While it hasn't been rated on IMDb, its tight runtime and strong performances make it a solid pick for fans of Hong Kong-style shootouts and personal drama.
How long is The Sniper?
The Sniper has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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About The Sniper (2009) — Action-Packed Thriller of Betrayal and Redemption
Dante Lam Chiu-Yin crafts a gripping tale of loyalty and betrayal in *The Sniper* (2009), a high-stakes action thriller that explores the fracture of friendship under pressure. When a seasoned police sniper must track down his former partner—a once-trusted teammate now bent on bloody revenge against the force—the tension escalates with every shot fired. The film plunges into the moral complexities of duty and vengeance, set against Hong Kong's neon-lit streets and tense rooftop confrontations. With Richie Jen delivering a standout performance as the conflicted sniper, and Edison Chen and Huang Xiaoming injecting raw energy as the volatile duo, the movie crackles with explosive set pieces and emotional depth.
The atmosphere is thick with suspense as alliances are tested and bullets fly, blending relentless action with a story of personal redemption. *The Sniper* (2009) doesn't just chase thrills—it questions what it means to protect when the line between justice and vendetta blurs.
