Bullet to Beijing
“The Ipcress File's Harry Palmer is back.... and the Cold War is heating up again!”
Synopsis
When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.
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Bullet To Beijing (1995) [Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-19
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Michael Caine
Harry Palmer
Jason Connery
Nikolai Petrov
Mia Sara
Natasha Gradetsky
Michael Gambon
Alexei
Michael Sarrazin
Craig
Lev Prygunov
Gen. Gradsky
Patrick Allen
Colonel Wilson
Sue Lloyd
Jean
Burt Kwouk
Kim Soo
John Dunn-Hill
Louis
Anatoli Davydov
Yuri Stephanovich
Aleksandr Zavyalov
Sacha
Helena Michell
Henrietta
Anatoly Suvnikov
Tolya
Ivan Shvedoff
Peter Sergeyvich
Alexander Ilin
Ivan
Shaughan Seymour
Carruthers
Corinna Richards
Policewoman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 4, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Mihalka
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Deighton
- Original Score
- Rick Wakeman
- Original Title
- Bullet to Beijing
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Hungarian, English, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Harry Palmer Productions, Showtime Networks, Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Mihalka
Len Deighton
Rick Wakeman
Peter Benison, Terry Cole
François Gill
Alexandr Golutva, John Dunning, André Link, Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
George Mihalka
Director
Chris Tulloch
Production Design
Galina Nikolaeva
Costume Design
Peter Benison
Director of Photography
John Dunning
Producer
Yury Pashigorev
Production Design
François Gill
Editor
Terry Cole
Director of Photography
André Link
Producer
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet to Beijing
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What is Bullet to Beijing about?
When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.
Who directed Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing was directed by George Mihalka.
Who stars in Bullet to Beijing?
The principal cast of Bullet to Beijing includes Michael Caine, Jason Connery, Mia Sara, Michael Gambon, Michael Sarrazin.
When was Bullet to Beijing released and how long is it?
Bullet to Beijing was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullet to Beijing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet to Beijing was composed by Rick Wakeman.
Is Bullet to Beijing based on a book or true story?
Bullet to Beijing is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Len Deighton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).