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1990

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.

Credits

Director

John Woo

Producer

John Woo

Writers

Janet Chun Siu-Chun , Patrick Leung Pak-Kin , John Woo

Cinematographers

Chai Kittikum Som , Wilson Chan Pui-Ka , Andy Lam Kwok-Wah , Horace Wong Wing-Hang

Composers

Romeo Díaz , James Wong Jim

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau , Waise Lee Chi-Hung , Simon Yam , Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying , Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin , Lam Chung , Nina Paw Hei-Ching , Chang Gan-Wing , So Hang-Suen

Studios

Golden Princess Film Productions , John Woo Film Production

Genres

Crime Thriller Action War

Posters

5
Bullet in the Head (1990) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Bullet in the Head (1990) international poster - US
US international
Bullet in the Head (1990) character poster - US
US character
Bullet in the Head (1990) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Bullet in the Head (1990) imax poster - US
US imax

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