Paradox • 殺破狼·貪狼 • Sha Po Lang: Taam Long (2017)

Paradox (2017), also released as SPL: Paradox and Sha Po Lang: Taam Long (殺破狼·貪狼 / 杀破狼·贪狼), is a Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts thriller directed by Wilson Yip. Starring Louis Koo, Tony Jaa, Gordon Lam, Wu Yue, and Chris Collins, the film features action choreography by Sammo Hung and combines emotional drama with hard-hitting hand-to-hand combat. It is the third film in the SPL series. 

STORY OVERVIEW

When Hong Kong police officer Lee Chung-Chi learns that his teenage daughter has disappeared in Pattaya, Thailand, he travels there to find her. His investigation quickly leads him into a dangerous criminal operation involving corrupt officials and illegal organ trafficking.

With help from local police officers played by Wu Yue and Tony Jaa, Lee follows a trail of clues that brings him closer to the people responsible. As the search becomes increasingly violent, he faces ruthless criminals and corrupt figures determined to keep the truth hidden. 

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Paradox features hard-hitting close-quarters combat and fast, physical fight choreography from Sammo Hung. Louis Koo, Tony Jaa, Wu Yue, and Chris Collins deliver memorable confrontations, with Tony Jaa's martial arts skills standing out in several of the film's major action sequences.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors remember Paradox for its gritty action, strong performances, and the combination of Louis Koo, Tony Jaa, and Sammo Hung. The film moves between emotional drama, police investigation, and brutal martial arts combat without losing its Hong Kong action identity.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 2017, Paradox became the third entry in the SPL film series following SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005) and SPL II: A Time for Consequences (2015). Sammo Hung won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography for his work on the film. 

• Verified AKAs:
  • Paradox – International English title
  • SPL: Paradox – Alternate English title
  • SPL 3 – Alternate title
  • SPL 3: Paradox – Alternate English title
  • Kill Zone: Paradox – Alternate English title
  • Paradox - Kill Zone Bangkok – Alternate English title
  • Sha Po Lang: Taam Long – Cantonese romanization
  • Sha Po Lang: Tan Lang – Mandarin Pinyin
  • 殺破狼·貪狼 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 杀破狼·贪狼 – Simplified Chinese title
  • 殺破狼3 – Alternate Chinese title
  • 杀破狼3 – Alternate Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Wilson Yip
• Writers: Jill Leung, Nick Cheuk
• Action Director: Sammo Hung
• Starring: Louis Koo, Tony Jaa, Gordon Lam, Wu Yue, Chris Collins
• Studio: Sun Entertainment Film Group, Bona Film Group, Alibaba Pictures
• Format: DVD
• Language: Cantonese, English, Thai
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 101 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong, China, Thailand
• Release Year: 2017

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