Paper Bullets (2000): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
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. Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Serge Rodnunsky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rojak Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
· 1 tag- independent film
Where to Watch Paper Bullets
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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.
- Director Serge Rodnunsky
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James Russo as John Rourke - Cody Dorkin as Ethan Rourke
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Ernie Hudson as Detective Ron Mills -
William McNamara as Laurence McCoy
Also Starring in Paper Bullets
· 7 more- François Chau Yang
- Jeff Wincott Dickerson
- Sydney Walsh Cheryl
- Nicole Bilderback Leesu
- Suzanne Turner Nancy Stewart
- Matthew Ashford Ron
- Amy Warner Doctor
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
Paper Bullets Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Paper Bullets.
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?
Paper Bullets Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “American Triade” and “American Samurai”.
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- 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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Paper Bullets FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch 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.
Where can I watch Paper Bullets?
In the US, Paper Bullets is streaming on Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Paper Bullets have a post-credit scene?
No. Paper Bullets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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