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John Woo Yu-sen SBS (Chinese: 吳 宇 森; born 22 September 1946) is a Hong Kong film director known as a highly influential figure in the action film genre. He is a pioneer of heroic bloodshed films and the gun fu genre in Hong Kong action cinema , before working in Hollywood films .
John Woo. Director: A Better Tomorrow. Born in southern China, John Woo grew up in Hong Kong, where he began his film career as an assistant director in 1969, working for Shaw Brothers Studios.
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4 days ago · Discover the action director's biggest movies, including Face\/Off, Mission: Impossible 2, The Killer and more!
The Young Dragons. 1974 1h 35m. 5.4 (182) Rate. The powerful mobster Leung, who is protected by the dangerous and wicked Huan Fai, sells two hundred Japanese weapons and ammunition to a Chinese gang.
- Broken Arrow (1996) Before Face/Off, John Woo’s film Broken Arrow was the first collaboration between him and John Travolta. Travolta received praise for his villainous performance, and the film received plenty of attention with Travolta and other great actors that had a role in the film.
- Once A Thief (1991) In the world of John Woo, it's not all action and explosions. Sometimes his movies have comedy and romance involved. This combination comes in the form of his film, Once a Thief, and the relative lack of action may have endeared it to Ranker voters.
- Hard Target (1993) There are plenty of great films that Amazon Prime has for viewers listed on the site. For those looking for a great 90s movie that Amazon Prime offers, look no further than the 1993 film Hard Target.
- Red Cliff (2008) Throughout his career, John Woo has worked in both America and China. During his break from Western media, John Woo returned to china and directed the well-received film Red Cliff.
John Woo. Director: A Better Tomorrow. Born in southern China, John Woo grew up in Hong Kong, where he began his film career as an assistant director in 1969, working for Shaw Brothers Studios.
Dec 1, 2023 · John Woo Has Seen a Lot in Hollywood. He’s Finally Back for More. The director reflects on why he left in the first place, how he was able to work with Tom Cruise and what’s next for action...
