Bullet to Beijing 1995
“The Ipcress File's Harry Palmer is back.... and the Cold War is heating up again!”
What is Bullet to Beijing?
Topic: Film "Bullet to Beijing" (1995). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 20, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Russia
- Studios
- Harry Palmer Productions, Showtime Networks, Lenfilm
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Bullet to Beijing" (1995).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Title: Bullet to Beijing.
Year: 1995.
Type: Made-for-television film / TV Movie.
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 41m.
Character: Harry Palmer (British agent/spy).
Context: Palmer appeared in 1960s films The Ipcress File, Funeral in Berlin, and Billion Dollar Brain, based on books by Len Deighton.
Plot:
Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over.
Approached by a Russian bossman, Alex, in St. Petersburg.
Alex has a plan for Russia's future, threatened by the theft of a deadly biochemical weapon/virus called the Red Death.
Alex offers to pay Harry to retrieve it.
An ex-spy friend
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“A gripping exploration of action and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Bullet to Beijing worth watching?
Bullet to Beijing holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Bullet to Beijing and when was it released?
Bullet to Beijing is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1995. Release status: Released.
Who directed Bullet to Beijing?
Bullet to Beijing was directed by George Mihalka.
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