These three guys are childhood friends who spend most of their time together biking, fighting with other gangs on the streets of the city. Paul waise lee, ben tony leung and frankie jacky cheung are three poor hoodlums in 1967 hong kong. What was originally meant to be the third instalment of a better tomorrow, bullet in the head attempts to be his most ambitious film yet, a largescale warbased drama combined with his usual brand of heroic bloodshed. This is the kind of series you want to see more than once because the dialogue is so smart and funny. That being said, if you love dogs as much as i do, bring a box of tissues. Jul 28, 20 status bullet proof is a reserve member of the new g. This video has graphic imagery and spoilers, so viewer discretion is advised. Bullet in the head is a 1990 hong kong action film written, produced, edited and directed by john woo, who played police inspector, and starring tony leung, jacky cheung, waise lee and simon yam.
Ben is the levelheaded, nice guy, frank is the loveable, loyal, lapdog, and paul is the intense, ambitious one. When three close friends escape from hong kong to wartime saigon to start a criminals life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever. Bullet in the head is not only one of john woo best movie, but its the most emotional work he ever done. Bullet in the head dvd, 2004, 2disc set for sale online ebay. Why is bullet head called bullet head on steve harvey. Three hong kong gang fighters tony leung chiu wai, jacky cheung, waise lee try crime in vietnam and land in a prison camp with u. But it has none of the impact of the former film or the latter book or film, for those who found the 1983 adaptation affecting. Bullet in the head is a 1990 hong kong action film written, produced, edited and directed by john woo, who played police inspector, and starring tony leung. It is easy to surmise why the film was met with a lukewarm reaction because it is less of a wide audience pleaser. In 1967, on the way to the wedding of a friend a young man is accosted by a local gang member. Aug 15, 20 warner home video is presenting bullet to the head in a wonderful 1080p high definition transfer on this release, in the movies original 1. Bold and colorful with super deep blacks and plenty of detail to please the eyes. Set in 1967 with the effects of the vietnam war in the background, the film tells the story of three friends who flee from hong kong to vietnam, with dramatic and ultimately tragic consequences.
After pulling a heist three criminals hideout in an abandoned warehouse but soon discover that its an underground dog fighting ring, and. Bullet in the head 1990 festival cut hd recreation ending. Bullet in the head is john woos epic, a gripping, unnerving, and ultimately exhausting story. When veteran hit man jimmy bobo sylvester stallone and his partner, louis jon seda, kill a corrupt excop, louis in turn loses his life to an exmercenary named keegan jason momoa. He shoots frank in the head when he fears his friends cries of agony will tip off the vietcong. The film entitled bullet in the head is centered on the life and adventures of three friends ben, paul and frank.
Colin geddes kicks off this season of kinovortex with john woos lauded vietnam war epic a. Bullet in the head follows three close friends escape from hong kong to wartime saigon to. Bullet to the heads target audience is nearly identical to that for the super bowl, while at least warm bodies has at least some chance of a breakout success. John woos peak was clearly his run from 1986s a better tomorrow to 1992s hardboiled. Bullet in the head 1990 john woo releases allmovie. A civilian and a soldier become unlikely allies in this allegorical examination of friendship and the evils of war. Ben wants to get married and find a better life for himself, something thats quickly kiboshed when he and frankie accidentally kill a rival gangbanger in revenge for him jumping frankie earlier. This ending of bith was extended for the festival cut, not seen anywhere else including the alternate score, extended shots of ben and paul, and more flashbacks to the pow camp.
Bullet in the head 1990 nr 08171990 us thriller, crime, drama 2h 10m user score. Three friendsben tony leung, frank jacky cheung, and paul waise leerub up against gang warfare, capitalism, and opportunism in a life that is strongly tinged by western culture. Bullet in the head 1990 dvd movie english sub region 3. Together with his band of selfstyled heroes, they go against all odds in this highly explosive crashandbang movie. Bullet in the head internet movie firearms database. With kathy horner, andrew campbell, jan stychalsky, victoria sands. Find release information for bullet in the head 1990 john woo on allmovie allmovie. Watch bullet to the head online stream full movie directv. And, among those films, 1991s a bullet in the head has the deepest backstory hot on the heels of the killer, john woo had cemented his place in hong kong filmdom to do almost. The film was selected as the canadian entry for the best foreign language film at the 64th academy awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Bullet in the head internet movie firearms database guns. As opposed to the normal twotothreemonth shooting schedule.
Bullet in the head 1990 festival cut hd recreation. Bullet in the head attempts to be his most ambitious film yet, a largescale warbased drama combined with his usual brand of heroic bloodshed. The transfer is absolutely clean and has the look this hardknock flick deserves. With sylvester stallone, jason momoa, christian slater, sung kang.
Bullet in the head by rage against the machine song. Bullet in the head ist ein actionfilm des regisseurs john woo aus dem jahre 1990. While commercially mission impossible 2 is his biggest venture, what defined him as a director was that impressive hk run. Find release information for bullet in the head 1990 john woo on allmovie. Geddes holds one of north americas largest collections of hong kong cinema promotional. In 1967, hong kong, ben, paul, and frank are childhood friends and members. Four stars out of five sylvester stallone in a classic 80s style revenge action film directed by none other than walter hill who helmed such popular 70s through 90s action flicks as the warriors, the long riders, 48 hours, red heat, extreme prejudice, tresspass and last man standing. A statistical break down of how many kills in a bullet in the head. Warner home video is presenting bullet to the head in a wonderful 1080p high definition transfer on this release, in the movies original 1. Unfortunately, the bullet doesnt kill frank, leaving him brain damaged, drugaddled, and in chronic. Bullet in the head on dvd 601643195445 from tai seng. Tightly contained, surprisingly emotional, and undeniably entertaining, bullet head is a film that should not go unseen. Bullet in the face, has terrific acting, max williams, eddie izzard, kate kelton, and a great noirish look, but its the whip smart, funny writing that stands out.
Bullet head nails are suitable and used for framing, planking and cabinetwork. This is quite simply one of the greatest hong kong action movies of all time. Bullet to the head bluray movie video at cd universe, includes ultraviolet so you can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices, sylvester stallone stars. Bullet in the head dvd, 2004, 2disc set for sale online. Later, the three friends administer justice, in the process of which the gang member is killed, so they leave hong kong to avoid the police and the gang. One of woos most celebrated films is bullet in the head 1990, 126 minutes, which bares the early inklings of his artistry, and exhibits more social substance than has been afforded him so far in america. A bullet in the head 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bullet head nails have a small head so that you are able to punched below the timber surface and then after that filled.
Bullet in the head 1990 dvd movie english sub region 3 tony. The film is based on a graphic novel of the same name, when translated. Bullet in the head trailer hd 1990 john woo youtube. People who bought tickets to colin geddes presents. Admittedly, the story needs some refining and there are a couple of moments where a key shot seems to be missing during a climax, a man falls from a rafter and just as he hits the ground, we cut to another scene. Dip huet gai tau 1990 jacky cheung in dip huet gai tau 1990 dip huet gai tau 1990. Plus it has some actual heart, humanity, and character, which goes a long way in an actionpacked bulletfest like this one. Bullet in the head 1990 three hong kong gang fighters tony leung chiu wai, jacky cheung, waise lee try crime in vietnam and land in a prison camp with u. Bullet in the head 1990 yamleungcheunglee killcount youtube.
Finishing off the year with a previouslyunseen john woo crimeepic. Status bulletproof is a reserve member of the new g. Detective taylor kwon sung kang senses a connection between the two killings and seeks out bobo, who subsequently saves kwon from an assassination attempt. In 1967, hong kong, ben, paul, and frank are childhood.
A bullet in the head is a real hallmark in woos career, an engaging blend of his signature action, manly bonding, while flexing some harder hitting melodrama than he was known for in his more commercial fare. The 1990 filmbullet in the head engages at every turn. Starring eddie izzard, eric roberts genres comedy audio languages english. The result for me isnt up there with his absolute best, but its still a more than worthy addition to his filmography. In 1967, three freshfaced hooligans must flee hong kong when one of them accidentally kills a rival gang leader. Watch full episode of bullet in the head hong kong drama. Bullet head is a 2017 americanbulgarian crime thriller film written and directed by paul solet and starring adrien brody, antonio banderas, and john malkovich. Original in every aspect, bullet in the face, must continue next season. Bullet head is an intense and frightening indie drama.
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