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Release Year2001
Runtime0h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes8
DirectorDavid Von Ancken
WritersDavid Von Ancken
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBullet in the Brain
About Bullet in the Brain
An outspoken writing teacher allows his cynicism to extend to everyday life... and soon learns why that is not a good idea. While the titular bullet does its work, we delve into his last thoughts, experiencing a mosaic of unrecalled memory and identity.
Directed by David Von Ancken, Bullet in the Brain leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Noonan, Dean Winters, George Plimpton — 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 screen titles of 2001.
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