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Bullet in the Head

Bullet in the Head

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

19907.62h 10m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Woo
Written by Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, John Woo
Produced by John Woo
Box OfficeBudget: $3.5MRevenue: $1.1M

Top Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Ben / Siu Bun

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Frank / Fai Jai

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Paul / Sau Ming

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Luke / Lok

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Jane / Siu Jan

Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin

Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin

Sally Yan Sau Ching

Lam Chung

Lam Chung

Mr Y.S. Leong

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Ben's Mother

Chang Gan-Wing

Chang Gan-Wing

Jane's Father

So Hang-Suen

So Hang-Suen

Jane's Mother

Themes & Keywords

vietnam warfriendshipvietnamkillingsaigonriothong kongchildhood friendsindependent filmfriend relationshipchildhood friends' relationship

About Bullet in the Head

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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