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.
Critics Sentiment
Paul shoots Frank in the head to silence his screaming
Ben marries Jane with Frank paying for the wedding reception
The film dramatically escalates from the relatively mundane wedding sequence to the devastating POW camp torture and Frank's shooting.
Critics consistently praised Bullet in the Head as a masterpiece that starts strong and builds to devastating emotional heights. The Vietnam War sequences, particularly the POW camp and Paul's betrayal of Frank, were universally acclaimed as powerfully moving and heartbreaking. While some found minor issues with pacing or editing, the overwhelming consensus celebrates it as one of Woo's finest achievements.
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ben / Siu Bun
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Frank / Fai Jai
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Paul / Sau Ming
Simon Yam
Luke / Lok
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Jane / Siu Jan
Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
Sally Yan Sau Ching
Lam Chung
Mr Y.S. Leong
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
Ben's Mother
Chang Gan-Wing
Jane's Father
So Hang-Suen
Jane's Mother
Chang Tseng
Paul's Father
Siao San-Yan
Mr. Shing
Paco Yick Tin-Hung
Ringo
Pei Yun
Frank's Mother
Tsui Kwong-Lam
Frank's Father
Ding Yue
Kowit Wattanakul
Therdporn Manopaibool
Damrongphandhu Sudrak
Suchai Thilua
Crew
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