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5.6 / 10(1,430 votes)IMDbR20121h 32m$9.5M Worldwide GrossIndia, Switzerland, United States of America

Bullet to the Head

“Revenge Never Gets Old.”

Synopsis

After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

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Bullet to the Head - Official Trailer 2 [HD]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York City, New York

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 1, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 14, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$9.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.17x

-$45.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $9.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay & Story
Alessandro Camon
Original Score
Steve Mazzaro
Original Title
Bullet to the Head
Country of Origin
India, Switzerland, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Production Studios
Dark Castle Entertainment, After Dark Films, IM Global, Automatik Entertainment, Silver Reel, EMJAG Productions, Millar Gough Ink, Headshot Films, Reliance Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Walter Hill

Screenplay & Story

Alessandro Camon, Colin Wilson, Alexis Nolent

Original Score & Music

Steve Mazzaro

Director of Photography

Lloyd Ahern II, Michael Kelem, Robert LaBonge, Pete Romano

Film Editing

Timothy Alverson

Producers

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Deepak Nayar, Steven Squillante, Kevin King Templeton, Stuart M. Besser

Literary Origin & Source Material
Graphic Novel:Colin WilsonGraphic Novel:Alexis Nolent

Department Leadership Roster

Steve Mazzaro

Steve Mazzaro

Original Music Composer

Walter Hill

Walter Hill

Director

Kevin King Templeton

Kevin King Templeton

Producer

Timothy Alverson

Editor

Alessandro Camon

Screenplay

Miles Millar

Miles Millar

Producer

Ha Nguyen

Costume Design

Lloyd Ahern II

Lloyd Ahern II

Director of Photography

Alfred Gough

Alfred Gough

Producer

Alexandra Milchan

Producer

Toby Corbett

Toby Corbett

Production Design

Gregory D. Liegey

Visual Effects Supervisor

Helena Packer

Visual Effects Supervisor

J.J. Perry

J.J. Perry

Stunt Coordinator

Glenn Cote

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R 18+
CanadaR
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bullet to the Head.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet to the Head

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bullet to the Head about?

After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

Who directed Bullet to the Head?

Bullet to the Head was directed by Walter Hill.

Who stars in Bullet to the Head?

The principal cast of Bullet to the Head includes Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jason Momoa.

When was Bullet to the Head released and how long is it?

Bullet to the Head was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bullet to the Head?

Bullet to the Head had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $9.5M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Bullet to the Head?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet to the Head was composed by Steve Mazzaro.

Is Bullet to the Head based on a book or true story?

Bullet to the Head is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Colin Wilson", Graphic Novel: "Alexis Nolent".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullet to the Head?

Bullet to the Head holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).