
During the Vietnam War, Mark 'Gor' Lee heads to Saigon to bring home his uncle and cousin. However, the task gets dangerous when a well-known criminal tries to help him.


“Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!”
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.

Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ben / Siu Bun

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Frank / Fai Jai

Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Paul / Sau Ming

Simon Yam
Luke / Lok

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Jane / Siu Jan

Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
Sally Yan Sau Ching

Lam Chung
Mr Y.S. Leong

Nina Paw Hei-Ching
Ben's Mother

Chang Gan-Wing
Jane's Father

So Hang-Suen
Jane's Mother
Bullet in the Head is a action, crime, thriller, war film released in 1990 exploring themes of vietnam war, friendship, vietnam, killing, saigon, riot. Directed by John Woo, it stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung. 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.
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