The Sniper
2009, Cantonese. Directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin.
A police sniper teams up with a hot-headed rookie to take down his former friend and teammate, who is exacting revenge on the police force.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sniper
The Sniper is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dante Lam Chiu-yinDirector
- Richie JenHartman Fong / Ming
- Edison ChenOJ
- Huang XiaomingLincoln
- Mango Wong Sau-LamCrystal
- Bowie Lam Bo-yeeShane
- Michelle Ye XuanMon
- Wilfred Lau Ho-lungIceman
- Jack KaoYip Tao
- Patrick Tang Kin-WangChung
- Calvin Poon Yuen-leungSuperintendent Ho
- Cheung Chi-SingSuperintendent
- Gregory Lam Kwai-BanPolice Commissioner
Details
- Released
- 24 March 2009
- Original title
- 神鎗手
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Jack Ng Wai-lun, Dante Lam Chiu-yin
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $330K
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The Sniper: quick answers
Is The Sniper worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sniper?
The Sniper runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Sniper have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sniper. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sniper parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sniper yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sniper on?
The Sniper is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sniper?
If you liked The Sniper, try Police Story 4: First Strike, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Organization.
Who directed The Sniper?
The Sniper (2009) was directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin and stars Richie Jen, Edison Chen, Huang Xiaoming.