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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 .
1. 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.
4 days ago · All John Woo Movies Ranked. We’re ranking the films of John Woo! The guide starts with the action director’s Certified Fresh films, with each of the three marking the distinct periods of Woo’s...
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.
9 titles. 1. Hard Boiled (1992) R | 128 min | Action, Crime, Thriller. 7.7. Rate. A tough-as-nails cop teams up with an undercover agent to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew. Director: John Woo | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Teresa Mo, Philip Chan. Votes: 53,749. 2. The Killer (1989) R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Drama. 7.8.
Jul 25, 2022 · John Woo's 10 Best Movies, According To Ranker. By Sarah Sawyer. Published Jul 25, 2022. John Woo's famous uses of slow-mo, chaotic action, and tense stand-offs have become staples of the action movie genre, but the writer and director hasn't been content to rest on his laurels and is still coming out with new projects well worth watching.
Mar 25, 2024 · Look no further than the iconic films of John Woo! This movie roundup article takes a deep dive into the world of John Woo movies, exploring his signature style, groundbreaking action sequences, and unforgettable characters.
