Bullet in the Head
"Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!"
Originally released in 1990. Bullet in the Head is a action/crime film. directed by John Woo. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, and Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Synopsis
Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (299 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ben / Siu Bun
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Frank / Fai Jai
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
as Paul / Sau Ming
Simon Yam
as Luke / Lok
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
as Jane / Siu Jan
Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
as Sally Yan Sau Ching
Lam Chung
as Mr Y.S. Leong
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
as Ben's Mother
Chang Gan-Wing
as Jane's Father
So Hang-Suen
as Jane's Mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- Golden Princess Film Productions
- John Woo Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullet in the Head about?
Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Who directed Bullet in the Head?
Bullet in the Head was directed by John Woo.
How long is Bullet in the Head?
Bullet in the Head has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Bullet in the Head released?
Bullet in the Head was released on August 17, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bullet in the Head?
The main cast of Bullet in the Head includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Simon Yam, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.
Is Bullet in the Head worth watching?
Bullet in the Head has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 299 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.