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Bullet in the Head
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Bullet in the Head

1990-08-17 · 136 min · ★ 7.6

Action · War · Crime

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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Directors
John Woo
Production companies
Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000
Revenue
USD 1,092,869

Top Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiBen / Siu Bun
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauJacky Cheung Hok-yauFrank / Fai Jai
Waise Lee Chi-hungWaise Lee Chi-hungPaul / Sau Ming
Simon YamSimon YamLuke / Lok
Fennie Yuen Kit-yingFennie Yuen Kit-yingJane / Siu Jan
Yolinda Yan Chor-SinYolinda Yan Chor-SinSally Yan Sau Ching
Lam ChungLam ChungMr Y.S. Leong
Nina Paw Hei-chingNina Paw Hei-chingBen's Mother
Chang Gan-WingChang Gan-WingJane's Father
So Hang-SuenSo Hang-SuenJane's Mother
Chang TsengChang TsengPaul's Father
Siao San-YanSiao San-YanMr. Shing
Paco Yick Tin-hungPaco Yick Tin-hungRingo
Pei YunFrank's Mother
Tsui Kwong-LamTsui Kwong-LamFrank's Father
Ding Yue
Kowit WattanakulKowit Wattanakul
Therdporn Manopaibool
Damrongphandhu Sudrak
Suchai Thilua

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