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SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005)

★ 6.9Not Rated93 minDirector: Wilson Yip

2005 Hong Kong film by Wilson Yip

SPL: Sha Po Lang (Chinese: 殺破狼, released in the United States as Kill Zone) is a 2005 Hong Kong action film directed by Wilson Yip and written by Yip, Szeto Kam-Yuen and Jack Ng. It stars Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, and Wu Jing. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 18 November 2005.

Yam portrays a police detective who, suffering from cancer and about to retire, resorts to illegal means in order to catch a ruthless triad boss. The title Sha Po Lang refers to three words derived from Chinese astrology that each represent a different star capable of good or evil depending on their position in the heavens.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is SPL: Sha Po Lang about?
SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005) — Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.
Is SPL: Sha Po Lang based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is SPL: Sha Po Lang scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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