Bullet for Hire
子彈出租
Synopsis
Two hitmen, both good friends who work for the Triad, get a new partner, a nervous young rookie who starts off badly by blowing an assignment, but soon becomes proficient at his bloody work. When one of them is blackmailed into helping the police, a Triad boss grows suspicious.
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Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Shan
Simon Yam
Han
Dick Wei
Mr. Dick
Lo Lieh
Ngok
Elaine Chow Sau-Lan
San, Ngok's daughter
Sheila Chan Suk-Lan
Lan
Elaine Lui Siu-Ling
Interpol officer
Danny Chow Yun-Kin
One of Kwai's men
Ridley Tsui Bo-Wah
Boss's Thug
Lam Chung
Bill
Mai Kei
Kwai
Hung San-Nam
Wan Seung-Lam
Mr. Dick's Thug
Lee Jun-Git
Mr. Dick's Thug
Paul Wong Kwan
Mr. Dick's Thug
Lung Tin-Sang
Johnny Cheung Wa
Mr. Dick's Thug
Johnny Yip
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Jun-Man
- Screenplay & Story
- Leung Wai-Ting, Yuen Jun-Man
- Original Score
- Mak Hiu-Lun
- Original Title
- 子彈出租
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Vediocam Film Productions Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Jun-Man
Leung Wai-Ting, Yuen Jun-Man
Mak Hiu-Lun
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Jun-Man
Director
Leung Wai-Ting
Screenplay
Yuen Jun-Man
Screenplay
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Director of Photography
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Editor
Mak Hiu-Lun
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet for Hire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bullet for Hire about?
Two hitmen, both good friends who work for the Triad, get a new partner, a nervous young rookie who starts off badly by blowing an assignment, but soon becomes proficient at his bloody work. When one of them is blackmailed into helping the police, a Triad boss grows suspicious.
Who directed Bullet for Hire?
Bullet for Hire was directed by Yuen Jun-Man.
Who stars in Bullet for Hire?
The principal cast of Bullet for Hire includes Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Simon Yam, Dick Wei, Lo Lieh, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan.
When was Bullet for Hire released and how long is it?
Bullet for Hire was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullet for Hire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet for Hire was composed by Mak Hiu-Lun.