Bullet To Beijing -

Palmer is hired by a Russian tycoon for $250,000 to recover "Alorax" (the Red Death), a genetically altered biological weapon.

In this outing, Harry Palmer is portrayed as older, more cynical, and financially motivated. Unlike the suave James Bond, Palmer remains an "anti-Bond" figure—a working-class professional who focuses on the logistics of survival and espionage rather than gadgets. Bullet to Beijing

This film was the first of two 1990s sequels produced by Harry Alan Towers, who had acquired the rights to the Palmer character. Palmer is hired by a Russian tycoon for

The story picks up after Palmer is forcibly retired from the British Secret Service due to Cold War downsizing. This film was the first of two 1990s

Reviews are generally mixed, with critics noting it lacks the grit of the 60s originals but offers nostalgic value for Michael Caine fans. Character Evolution

Palmer must navigate a web of double-crosses involving ex-CIA agents, Russian allies, and North Korean buyers. Production Context

It was filmed back-to-back with Midnight in St. Petersburg (1996), often using the same cast and sets.