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Bullet in the Head
Bullet in the Head

Bullet in the Head

August 17, 1990
2h 11m
Action
Crime
Thriller
War
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
76/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

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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Details

Director
John Woo
Cast
Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee, Simon Yam, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin, Lam Chung, Nina Paw Hei-Ching, Chang Gan-Wing, So Hang-Suen
Release Date
August 17, 1990
Production
Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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