When the Bullet Hits the Bone
When the Bullet Hits the Bone

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When the Bullet Hits the Bone

1996
Movie
82 min
English

An emergency-room doctor declares war on street crime after linking drug traffic to the federal government.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Tibor TakácsGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

When undercover DEA agent Jake Winters goes rogue to hunt down the drug lord responsible for his partner's death, he finds himself framed for murder. Now a fugitive, Jake must clear his name and stop a massive drug shipment before it floods the streets.

Critical Reception

A straightforward, no-frills action film, 'When the Bullet Hits the Bone' received a generally unenthusiastic reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences somewhat generic. However, it found a modest audience among fans of direct-to-video action movies of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar action movie tropes.

  • Offers serviceable, if uninspired, action sequences.

  • The plot is predictable and lacks originality.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest it's considered a typical 90s action flick that is enjoyable for its genre but not critically acclaimed.

Fun Fact

Tibor Takács, the director, is also known for directing the cult classic horror film 'The Gate' (1987) and several episodes of 'Baywatch'.

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