Why did Michael Caine make "Bullseye"?
Caine made the film because it allowed him to work with his close friend, Roger Moore, and director Michael Winner.
Film / Cutting Room Floor
Michael Caine, with an impressive 175 acting credits, has starred in his share of cinematic misfires. Among them, "Bullseye" (1990), co-starring Roger Moore and directed by Michael Winner, stands out as a particularly painful experience. Ca...
"Bullseye" was intended to be a lighthearted action-comedy, featuring Caine and Moore as dual characters: inept nuclear scientists and low-rent con men. The concept seemed promising, especially given the long-standing friendship between the two actors. However, the film's execution fell flat, resulting in a disjointed and unfunny final product.
Caine's career had experienced something of a slump prior to “Bullseye”. While he had won an Oscar for "Hannah and Her Sisters" a few years earlier, he followed it up with roles in movies that were not so successful. "Bullseye" unfortunately only added to that list.
Caine made the film because it allowed him to work with his close friend, Roger Moore, and director Michael Winner.
Caine admitted that the film was a failure and that no one enjoyed watching it.
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