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Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ben / Siu Bun
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Frank / Fai Jai
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
as Paul / Sau Ming
Simon Yam
as Luke / Lok
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
as Jane / Siu Jan
Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
as Sally Yan Sau Ching
Lam Chung
as Mr Y.S. Leong
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
as Ben's Mother
Chang Gan-Wing
as Jane's Father
So Hang-Suen
as Jane's Mother
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Thriller
Votes326
DirectorJohn Woo
WritersJanet Chun Siu-Chun, Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, John Woo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBullet in the Head
About Bullet in the Head
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, Bullet in the Head leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1990.
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