Bullet to Beijing

A creaky but amiable spy caper that coasts on weary charm and tangled loyalties, more nostalgic than thrilling.

Directed by

George Mihalka

Genres

Action, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Michael Caine, Jason Connery, Mia Sara

Tagline

The Ipcress File's Harry Palmer is back.... and the Cold War is heating up again!

Overview

When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.

How it feels

Tense, cynical, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, conspiracy, loyalty, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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