Bullet in the Head 1990
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56 Reviews
51%
Gummy
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SplatThree childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ben / Siu Bun
as Frank / Fai Jai
as Paul / Sau Ming
as Luke / Lok
as Jane / Siu Jan
as Sally Yan Sau Ching
as Mr Y.S. Leong
as Ben's Mother
as Jane's Father
as Jane's Mother
Director:
Writer:
Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, John Woo
Stars:
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Simon Yam, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin, Lam Chung, Nina Paw Hei-Ching, Chang Gan-Wing, So Hang-Suen,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Thriller,War
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Bullet in the Head
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ben / Siu Bun
as Frank / Fai Jai
as Paul / Sau Ming
as Luke / Lok
as Jane / Siu Jan
as Sally Yan Sau Ching
as Mr Y.S. Leong
as Ben's Mother
as Jane's Father
as Jane's Mother
as Paul's Father
as Mr. Shing
as Ringo
as Frank's Mother
as Frank's Father
as
as Fatso
as Mr. Kwai
as Mr. Kwai's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr. Leong's Thug
as Mr Leong's Thug / One of Ringo's Men
as One of Ringo's Men
as One of Ringo's Men
as One of Ringo's Men
as One of Ringo's Men
as Pianist
as Mr. King's Board of Director
as Mr. King's Board of Director
as Mr. King's Board of Director
as Bomb Squad Member
as Viet Soldier
as Vietcong
as Vietcong
as Vietcong
as Paul's Driver
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Guitar Player at Club
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