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Kill Zone 殺破狼 Sha Po Lang
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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. [ 2 ] 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. [ 3 ] Plot The prologue of the movie is set in 1994, prior to the return of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China . Chan Kwok-chung (Simon Yam), a Hong Kong police inspector, has dedicated his career to putting Wong Po (Sammo Hung), a notorious triad boss, behind bars. While escorting a witness with damning evidence of Wong's wrongdoings to court, Chan's car is rammed by another car driven by Jack (Wu Jing), a ruthless assassin. Jack then executes the witness, ensuring Wong Po would walk free. Chan survives with a piece of glass stuck in his…
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