-
Bullet in the Head AKA Die xue jie tou AKA Bloodshed in the Streets (1990)
When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal's life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever.Director: John Woo
OVERALL: R0-
-
Extras:About the film:
- "Synopsis" (1 page)
- "Director`s file" (6 pages)
- "Actor`s file"
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai (8 pages)
- Jacky Cheung (10 pages)
- Waise Lee (7 pages)
Bonus Trailer:
- "A Better Tomorrow" (2:37)
Theatrical Trailer (3:50) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplifies and Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian & Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:This same disc is distributed in the US by "Tai Seng Video" (also R0).
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Codes of Bullets - Part 5" featurette (8:51) (with English subtitles)
Stills Photo Album
Stills Slideshow
Notes by John Woo (in Chinese)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:30)
New Edited Trailer (1:52)
Bonus Trailers:
- "A Better Tomorrow" (1:54)
- "A Better Tomorrow II" (1:33)
- "A Better Tomorrow III" (1:37)
- "The Killer" (2:10) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Only available in a heavy duty cardboard box with "The Killer".
The original mono track is reportedly better than the DTS track. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - International Version (130:49)
*The Film with alternate ending (120:55)
*The Film with deleted scenes inserted (135:02)
DISC TWO
"Codes of Bullets - Part 5" featurette (8:52)
An Interview With Waise Lee (10:04)
Deleted Scenes (4:57)
Alternate Ending (5:11)
Stills Photo Album (18 stills)
Stills Slideshow (1:02)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:30)
New Edited Trailer (1:50)
Bonus Trailers
- Better Tomorrow (1:54)
- The Killer (2:09)
- Police Story (1:49)
- Once Upon a Time in China II (1:49)
- The Postman Fights Back (1:26)
- Duel to the Death (1:51)
- The Canto Godfather (2:13)
- Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1:34)
- All About Ah-Long (2:33)
- Hong Kong 1941 (1:51)
- Crime Story (1:58)
- Heart of Dragon (1:47)
- Swordsman (2:03) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:The featurette and interview include optional English subtitles.
The deleted scenes and alternate ending include Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles.
Branching on disc one is NOT seamless and causes a slight pause with each new scene. -
Special thanks to Rewind user estebon_spielbergo for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"John Woo and the War" documentary (33:55)
Terence Chang interview (8:17)
Theatrical Trailer
Biographies and Filmographies:
- John Woo
- Tony Leung
- Jacky Cheung
- Waise Lee
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Killer"
- "Last Hurrah for Chivalry"
- "Don't Play with Fire"
- "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance"
- "Once Upon a Time in China 3"
- "Once Upon a Time in China 4"
- "Gunmen"
- "Dr. Wai"
Credits
Web link -
Subtitles:French (forced on Cantonese soundtrack)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
French Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Digipak
-
Notes:Only available in a double pack with Heroes Shed no Tears.
-
Special thanks to Rewind user cornelius666 for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:4 bonus trailers
-
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.72:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Alternate ending (15:31)
5 bonus trailers
"Laserdiscshow (2:12)"
Dolby Digital test -
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.70:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Has two different covers.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers:
- "Kakashi"
- "Ring 0"
- "Driller Killer"
About the film (text)
Photo gallery -
Subtitles:Dutch
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Erlryd for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
Bey Logan Biography (6 Text Pages)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Grudge" (1:47)
- "Ichi The Killer" (1:44)
- "Volcano High" (2:11)
- "Bang Rajan" (2:19)
- "Bichunmoo: Warrior Of Virtue" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50)
DISC TWO
(THE PLAYERS: FEATURETTES):
- "Baptism Of Fire: An Interview With Jackie Cheung" - Featurette (14:22)
- "Paradise Lost: An Interview With Waise Lee" - Featurette (14:00)
- "Biting The Bullet: An Interview With Simon Yam - Featurette (16:56)
(THE ARTISTS: FEATURETTES):
"Tempting Fate: An Interview With Patrick Leung" - Featurette (19:31)
"A Walk On The Wildside: An Interview With Lau Chi-ho" - Featurette (14:28)
"Natural Selection : An Interview With David Wu" (32:30)
(THE ARCHIVE: FEATURETTES):
- "Life Through A Lens: A Retrospective With John Woo" - Featurette (13:00)
"Reflections On Bullet In The Head With Bey Logan" - Featurette (4:52)
Alternative Ending (3:40)
Trailer Archive:
- "Bullet In The Head: Original Theatrical Trailer" (3:56)
- "Bullet In The Head: UK Promotional Trailer" (2:02)
- "Once A Thief: Original Theatrical Trailer" (1:50)
- "The Killer: Original Theatrical Trailer" (4:58)
(INFORMATION LIBRARY):
- "Bullet In The Head Film Notes" (12 Text Pages)
Biographies:
- John Woo (15 Text Pages)
- Tony Leung (13 Text Pages)
- Jackie Cheung (13 Text Pages)
- Waise Lee (11 Text Pages)
- Simon Yam (11 Text Pages) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English & English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Theatrical Trailer (3:54)
Cantonese Bonus Trailer
- A Better Tomorrow (4:02)
(in Cantonese no subtitles)
English Bonus Trailers
- A Better Tomorrow (3:47)
- A Better Tomorrow II (3:23)
- A Better Tomorrow III (4:33)
- Once a Thief (1:16)
- Hard Boiled (3:11)
- The Killer (3:42) -
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Also available in the 4-film 4-disc "John Woo Collector's Edition Volume 2" boxset which includes "Hard Boiled", "The Killer", "Bullet in the Head" and "Once a Thief".
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
-
Extras:Bey Logan Biography (6 Text Pages)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Grudge" (1:47)
- "Ichi The Killer" (1:44)
- "Volcano High" (2:11)
- "Bang Rajan" (2:19)
- "Bichunmoo: Warrior Of Virtue" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English & English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Also part of the 3-film 3-disc The John Woo Collection" which includes "Bullet in the Head" (single disc), "Once a Thief" and "The Killer".
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
Bey Logan Biography (6 Text Pages)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Grudge" (1:47)
- "Ichi The Killer" (1:44)
- "Volcano High" (2:11)
- "Bang Rajan" (2:19)
- "Bichunmoo: Warrior Of Virtue" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50)
DISC TWO
(THE PLAYERS: FEATURETTES):
- "Baptism Of Fire: An Interview With Jackie Cheung" - Featurette (14:22)
- "Paradise Lost: An Interview With Waise Lee" - Featurette (14:00)
- "Biting The Bullet: An Interview With Simon Yam - Featurette (16:56)
(THE ARTISTS: FEATURETTES):
"Tempting Fate: An Interview With Patrick Leung" - Featurette (19:31)
"A Walk On The Wildside: An Interview With Lau Chi-ho" - Featurette (14:28)
"Natural Selection : An Interview With David Wu" (32:30)
(THE ARCHIVE: FEATURETTES):
- "Life Through A Lens: A Retrospective With John Woo" - Featurette (13:00)
"Reflections On Bullet In The Head With Bey Logan" - Featurette (4:52)
Alternative Ending (3:40)
Trailer Archive:
- "Bullet In The Head: Original Theatrical Trailer" (3:56)
- "Bullet In The Head: UK Promotional Trailer" (2:02)
- "Once A Thief: Original Theatrical Trailer" (1:50)
- "The Killer: Original Theatrical Trailer" (4:58)
(INFORMATION LIBRARY):
- "Bullet In The Head Film Notes" (12 Text Pages)
Biographies:
- John Woo (15 Text Pages)
- Tony Leung (13 Text Pages)
- Jackie Cheung (13 Text Pages)
- Waise Lee (11 Text Pages)
- Simon Yam (11 Text Pages) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English & English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user mentasm for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: R0
The Joy Sales R0 Hong Kong release has DTS and three versions of the film and additional extra features.
The identical Dutch and UK Platinum editions also have plenty of extras that are different from the Hong Kong ones.
The French release has an exclusive documentary. -
CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Mega Star - No Cuts - 'International' version. The longer finale and the end credits are intact (125:45 NTSC).
- R0 Double Feature Hong Kong- IVL - No Cuts.
- R0 Ultimate Collection Hong Kong- Joy Sales - No Cuts - Includes the international version (130:49 NTSC), the alternate ending version (120:55 NTSC), and with deleted scenes inserted (135:02 NTSC)
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No Cuts.
- R2 Germany- Kinowelt - No cuts - 'International' version (125:19 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Laser Paradise - No Cuts - 'International' version. Same version as "Kinowelt", only missing some logo (124:58 PAL).
- R2 Holland- Worldwide Cinema - No known cuts.
- R2 Platinum Edition Holland- Hong Kong Legends / Dutch FilmWorks - No Cuts - 'International' version (126:18 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Scanbox Entertainment - No cuts (125:25 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts - 'International' version (126:18 PAL).
- R2 Platinum Edition United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts - 'International' version (126:18 PAL).
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 03/11/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/04/21UPDATE LOG:
26/09/17: Tidying up. ASIN added. RTs added to R2 Holland & UK (movie & extras) & additional extras details added. Redundant link removed.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
17/12/17: Added HK Mega Star run times.
15/04/21: Added Scandinavia, UK single.
-