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Paper Bullets (2000): Cast & Plot

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Paper Bullets is a 2000 action crime film directed by Serge Rodnunsky, starring James Russo as John Rourke, Cody Dorkin and Ernie Hudson. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Paper Bullets (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Serge Rodnunsky
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paper Bullets About?

The premise of Paper Bullets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

It isn’t safe on either side of the law. Alcoholic cop John Rourke finds a trail of corruption after a gunman opens fire on a police conference.

Paper Bullets Themes & Keywords

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  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Paper Bullets Cast & Characters

James Russo leads the cast as John Rourke, with Cody Dorkin as Ethan Rourke and Ernie Hudson as Detective Ron Mills. Directed by Serge Rodnunsky; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Serge Rodnunsky

More films directed by Serge Rodnunsky: War Flowers, The Portal, Chill and The Dead of Night.

Full filmography
Plot

Paper Bullets Plot Summary

What happens in Paper Bullets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rita Adams’s life takes a grim turn from a haunting childhood memory to a path crowded with crime, ambition, and a brutal fight for justice. As a young girl, she confronts a painful suspicion: why would her father, a former gangster, be labeled a snitch? The question ends in tragedy when her father is gunned down right before her eyes, an event that sends Rita away to an orphanage. There, she becomes closely bonded with two friends, Mickey Roma and Bob Elliott, who will quietly shape the course of her future.

Full summary

The whole story of Paper Bullets, scene by scene

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Videos

Paper Bullets Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Paper Bullets.

Paper Bullets (1999) VHS Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paper Bullets?

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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What is the name of Rita's volatile boyfriend who is the son of a wealthy and influential man?

Details

Paper Bullets Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “American Triade” and “American Samurai”.

Also known as
  • American Triade
  • American Samurai
  • Seul contre tous
  • אמריקן יאקוזה
  • Zsarujátszma
  • La legge tradita
  • China Connection - Das Gesetz des Todes
  • В сетях коррупции
  • Papírové střely
  • Gloanțele de hârtie

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FAQ

Paper Bullets FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paper Bullets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paper Bullets?

Paper Bullets runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Paper Bullets released?

Paper Bullets was released on October 23, 2000.

Who directed Paper Bullets?

Paper Bullets was directed by Serge Rodnunsky.

More films by Serge Rodnunsky

Who is in the cast of Paper Bullets?

Paper Bullets stars James Russo as John Rourke, Cody Dorkin as Ethan Rourke and Ernie Hudson as Detective Ron Mills, among 11 credited actors.

Does Paper Bullets have a post-credit scene?

No. Paper Bullets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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