Bullet to Beijing (1995): Cast & Plot
Bullet to Beijing is a 1995 drama thriller directed by George Mihalka, starring Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Jason Connery and Michael Gambon. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- George Mihalka
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Harry Palmer Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bullet to Beijing About?
The premise of Bullet to Beijing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former British spy Harry Palmer, out of work after the Cold War’s end, is recruited by Russian operative Alex in St. Petersburg. Alex’s vision for Russia’s future is jeopardised when a lethal biochemical weapon known as the Red Death is stolen. He offers Palmer a generous fee to recover it. An old spy friend warns that the weapon is being shipped by train to Beijing, setting off a high‑stakes chase aboard the railcar where loyalties and motives are revealed.
Bullet to Beijing Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- british spy
- triple cross
- conspiracy
- biological warfare
- beijing china
- fifth part
- sequel
- saint petersburg russia
- cia central intelligence agency
- gunfight
- death
- spy
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- train
- working class
- trans siberia express
- track down
- telephone call
- stakeout
- retirement
- raincoat
- north korean
- murder
- money
- long lost father
- kgb
- intrigue
- ex agent
- fired from a job
- embassy
- double cross
- disease
- demonstration
- chase
- airplane
- place name in title
- city name in title
- russian mafia
- former soviet union
- independent film
Bullet to Beijing Cast & Characters
Michael Caine leads the cast as Harry Palmer, with Jason Connery as Nikolai Petrov and Michael Gambon as Alexei. Directed by George Mihalka; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Mihalka
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Michael Caine as Harry Palmer - Jason Connery as Nikolai Petrov
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Michael Gambon as Alexei - Dmitriy Nagiev as Chechen terrorist
Also Starring in Bullet to Beijing
· 30 more- John Dunn-Hill Louis
- Lev Prygunov Gen. Gradsky
- Mia Sara Natasha Gradetsky
- Michael Sarrazin Craig
- Igor Khvan Korean Driver
- Burt Kwouk Kim Soo
- Patrick Allen Colonel Wilson
- Aleksandr Ilin Ivan
- Sergey Russkin Pilot
- Gregory Hlady Police Inspector
- Sue Lloyd Jean
- Ivan Shvedoff Peter Sergeyvich
- Aleksandr Zavyalov Sacha
- Helena Michell Henrietta
- Tamara Timofeeva Elderly Woman
- Anatoliy Shvederskiy Doctor
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- Shaughan Seymour Carruthers
- Svetlana Nemirovskaya Stewardess
- Ingolf Gorges Andrei
- Anastasiya Belova Illona
- Chris Tulloch Attendant
- Aleksandr Bajkov Louis' Grandson
- Anatoli Davydov Yuri Stephanovich
- Anatoly Suvnikov Tolya
- Corinna Richards Policewoman
- Juliette Benson Juliette
- Anatoly Kulbitsky Prof. Kulbitsky
- Tatjana Berkova Hotel Check-In Woman
- Mikhail Alikin Singer in Bar
- Annika Bullus Girl in Savoy Bar
Bullet to Beijing Plot Summary
What happens in Bullet to Beijing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Palmer [Michael Caine] has been forced into early retirement from MI5, but a mysterious phone call drags him back into the shadows. A travel ticket to Saint Petersburg lands on his desk, and on arrival he is greeted by a young operative named Nikolai Petrov [Jason Connery], who will accompany him to a hidden employer, Alexei [Michael Gambon]. As they travel, they are shadowed and shot at by Chechen terrorists, and the pair must stay one step ahead while deciding whether to trust the enigmatic Alexei.
Full summary
The whole story of Bullet to Beijing, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bullet to Beijing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Bullet to Beijing
45 cars on screen, including the 1980 GAZ 24 Volga and the 1980 GAZ 24 Volga.
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1984 Moskvitch 2140 Important role -
1986 VAZ 2121 Niva Important role
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Bullet to Beijing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bullet to Beijing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Bullet to Beijing released?
Bullet to Beijing was released on December 20, 1995.
Who directed Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing was directed by George Mihalka.
More films by George Mihalka Who is in the cast of Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing stars Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Jason Connery as Nikolai Petrov and Michael Gambon as Alexei, among 34 credited actors.
Does Bullet to Beijing have a post-credit scene?
No. Bullet to Beijing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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