Bullet in the Head
1990, Cantonese. Directed by John Woo.
Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- NR
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Bullet in the Head is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John WooDirector
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiBen / Siu Bun
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauFrank / Fai Jai
- Waise Lee Chi-hungPaul / Sau Ming
- Simon YamLuke / Lok
- Fennie Yuen Kit-yingJane / Siu Jan
- Yolinda Yan Chor-SinSally Yan Sau Ching
- Lam ChungMr Y.S. Leong
- Nina Paw Hei-chingBen's Mother
- Chang Gan-WingJane's Father
- So Hang-SuenJane's Mother
- Chang TsengPaul's Father
- Siao San-YanMr. Shing
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1990
- Original title
- 喋血街頭
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Janet Chun Siu-Chun, Patrick Leung Pak-kin, John Woo
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Bullet in the Head: quick answers
Is Bullet in the Head worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 344 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bullet in the Head?
Bullet in the Head runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Bullet in the Head have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bullet in the Head. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bullet in the Head parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bullet in the Head is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bullet in the Head on?
Bullet in the Head is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bullet in the Head?
If you liked Bullet in the Head, try A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, Platoon.
Who directed Bullet in the Head?
Bullet in the Head (1990) was directed by John Woo and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau, Waise Lee Chi-hung.