Sniper (2022 film)
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| Directed by | Zhang Yimou Zhang Mo |
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| Written by | Chen Yu |
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| Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Edited by | Li Yongyi |
| Distributed by | Beijing Enlight Media |
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96 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $95 million[1] |
Sniper or Snipers (Chinese: 狙击手) is a 2022 Chinese war film directed by Zhang Yimou and his daughter Zhang Mo and starring Zhang Yu, Chen Yongsheng, and Zhang Yi. The film is based on a fictionalized account of the real life story of Zhang Taofang, a Chinese sniper fighting American soldiers in the Korean War.[2] The film premiered in China on 1 February 2022, to commemorate PLA Day.[3]
Plot
The story follows members of 5th Squad, 8th Company of the Chinese Army as they fight American soldiers and Snipers in the Korean War.[2][4]
Cast
- Zhang Yu as Liu Wenwu, squad leader of 5th Squad
- Chen Yongsheng as Zhang Dayong
- Zhang Yi as Company Commander (special appearance)
- Liu Yitie
- Lin Boyang
- Kenan Heppe
- Kevin Lee
- Wang Ziyi
- Chen Mingyang
- Wang Naixun
- Cheng Hongxin
- Liu Haocun
- AJ Donnelly
Production
Shooting began in Paektu Mountain of Jilin on 6 January 2021.[5]
Music
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "No Man's Land (无人之境)" (Theme) | Roy Wang Zhuang Yinan |
Release
Sniper was slated for release on July 30, 2021 in China, but was moved to February 1, 2022. It was funded by the China Film Administration.[6]
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- Sniper (2022 film) at Douban
- Sniper (2022 film) at the Mtime
- Sniper at Rotten Tomatoes
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