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John Woo Yu-Sen SBS (Chinese: 吳 宇 森; born September 22, 1946) is a Hong Kong filmmaker, known as a highly influential figure in the action film genre. He is a pioneer of heroic bloodshed films (a crime action film genre involving Chinese triads ) 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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3 days ago · Discover the action director's biggest movies, including Face\/Off, Mission: Impossible 2, The Killer and more!
A comprehensive list of 38 movies directed by John Woo, the Hong Kong action filmmaker known for his stylish and violent scenes. The list includes titles, ratings, genres, summaries and cast information for each movie.
Nov 19, 2023 · On December 1st, the Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo will release his first American movie in twenty years, a dialogue-free Christmas revenge drama called “Silent Night.”
Nov 29, 2023 · John Woo talks about his return to Hollywood with a no-dialogue action thriller, his casting choice of Joel Kinnaman, and his upcoming remake of The Killer. He also reflects on his influence and his love for old-fashioned cinema.
Jun 29, 2024 · John Woo, Chinese film director noted for action movies that combine copious stylized violence with lyrical melodramatic depictions of male bonding. He is best known for the films A Better Tomorrow (1986), Hard Boiled (1992), Broken Arrow (1996), and Face/Off (1997).
