Bullet in the Head
Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!
1990 | 130m | Cantonese
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | John Woo |
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| Writer: | Janet Chun Siu-Chun, John Woo, Patrick Leung Pak-Kin |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 17, 1990 |
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| Director: | John Woo |
| Writer: | Janet Chun Siu-Chun, John Woo, Patrick Leung Pak-Kin |
| Genres: | |
| Keywords | killing, riot, vietnam, vietnam war, saigon, friendship, hong kong, childhood friends, independent film, friend relationship, childhood friends' relationship |
| Production Companies | Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $3,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 03, 2026 Entered: Jan 03, 2026 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Thirasak Sinsoongsud | |
| Somsak Saengvilia | |
| Lawrence Lau Sek-Yin | Fatso |
| Raymond Lee Wai-Man | Mr. Kwai |
| Jameson Lam Wa-Fan | Mr. Kwai's Thug |
| Leung Bo-Ching | |
| To Wai-Wo | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Lam Chi-Tai | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Lau Shung-Fung | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Mak Wai-Cheung | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Choi Kwok-Keung | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Lee Yiu-King | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Tam Wai-Man | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Kwan Kwok-Chung | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Wong Wai-Fong | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Lam Foo-Wai | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Cheng Wai-Ching | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Poon Cheung | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Choi Kin-Shing | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Lung Ying | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Wong Wai-Fai | Mr. Leong's Thug |
| Woo Wing-Tat | Mr Leong's Thug / One of Ringo's Men |
| Pang Hiu-Sang | One of Ringo's Men |
| Wan Seung-Lam | One of Ringo's Men |
| Jeng Yee | One of Ringo's Men |
| Wong Wai-Shun | One of Ringo's Men |
| Ernest Mauser | Pianist |
| Ho Chi-Moon | Mr. King's Board of Director |
| Cheung Siu | Mr. King's Board of Director |
| Aan Chiu-Hung | Mr. King's Board of Director |
| Jonathan Isgar | Bomb Squad Member |
| Lau Chi-Ho | Viet Soldier |
| Yiu Chan-Lam | Vietcong |
| Hung Chi-Sing | Vietcong |
| Sam Ho Choi-Chow | Vietcong |
| Bruce Law Lai-Yin | Paul's Driver |
| John Woo | Policeman |
| Fei Pak | Policeman |
| John Rutherford | Guitar Player at Club |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Janet Chun Siu-Chun | Script Supervisor, Screenplay |
| John Woo | Director, Writer, Editor |
| Bruce Yu | Costume Designer |
| William Leung Chi-Ming | First Assistant Director |
| Wong Yuk-Ling | Assistant Production Manager |
| Lai Kai-Keung | Second Assistant Director |
| Head Chow Kei-Sheung | Focus Puller |
| Chung Yee-Fung | Assistant Art Director |
| Cheng Wai-Fong | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
| Yang Shih-Cheng | Props |
| Catherine Lau Ga-Wai | Production Designer |
| Piggy Chan Kam-Chuen | Still Photographer |
| Chan Wai-Leung | Foley |
| Ho Wai-Tak | Foley |
| Wilson Chan Pui-Ka | Director of Photography |
| Horace Wong Wing-Hang | Director of Photography |
| Lau Chi-Ho | Action Director |
| Deannie Yiu Yat-Wah | Production Manager |
| Chan Ying-Sim | Assistant Production Manager |
| Lee Gwok-Wai | Second Assistant Director |
| Wu Tin-Yan | Gaffer |
| Joel Chong Kwok-Wing | Assistant Art Director |
| Jeng Fung-Ping | Makeup Artist |
| Wong Yau-Shing | Hairstylist |
| Wong Yin-Wai | Scenic Artist |
| Benny Tse Chi-Wah | Unit Manager |
| Ronny Ching Siu-Lung | Foley |
| Tang Tin-Lung | Foley |
| Romeo Díaz | Original Music Composer |
| Andy Lam Kwok-Wah | Director of Photography |
| Anthony Wong Wing-Fai | First Assistant Director |
| Sam Hui Chi-Ho | Production Manager |
| Rolf Chow Chi-Sam | Assistant Production Manager |
| Chik Kim-Kit | Gaffer |
| Tong Ping | Costumer |
| Chan Hoi-Loi | Hairstylist |
| Pang Chin-Kuen | Assistant Editor |
| Patrick Leung Pak-Kin | Production Designer, Screenplay |
| Andy Chan Shing-Hung | Unit Manager |
| Chan Kwok-Kwong | Foley |
| Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin | Theme Song Performance |
| Chai Kittikum Som | Director of Photography |
| James Leung Wah-Sing | Art Direction |
| Tang Chung-Kan | First Assistant Director |
| Ferrnand Aan Kwong-Hing | Assistant Production Manager |
| Tsim Heung-Yeung | Assistant Production Manager |
| Yeung Si-Chin | Focus Puller |
| Chan Chi-Lap | Best Boy Lighting Technician |
| Man Yun-Ling | Makeup Artist |
| Dave Lam Ching | Post Production Producer |
| James Wong Jim | Original Music Composer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Woo | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 29 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 | 18 | 34 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 | 20 | 31 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 21 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 372 | 678 |