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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 is a prolific director of action films, known for his elaborate and stylish scenes. He has worked in Hong Kong, Hollywood and China, and has been influenced by Scorsese, Raimi and Tarantino.
2 days ago · Find out how the action director's films are rated by critics and audiences. See the list of his Certified Fresh, Fresh and Rotten movies, from The Killer to Manhunt.
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.
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...
Dec 1, 2023 · A grieving father seeks revenge against a gang on Christmas Eve in this 2023 film directed by John Woo and starring Joel Kinnaman and Kid Cudi. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, soundtracks and more.
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).
