John Woo
John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard Boiled and Red Cliff. His Hollywood films include Hard Target, Broken Arrow, Face/Off and Mission: Impossible 2. He also created the comic series Seven Brothers, published by Virgin Comics. Woo was described by Dave Kehr in The Observer in 2002 as "arguably the most influential director making movies today". Woo cites his three favorite films as David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samouraï.
A Better Tomorrow
as Inspector WuA reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to...
Movie pageTwin Dragons
as PriestTwins, separated at birth, end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. When...
Movie pageHard Boiled
as Mr. WooA cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them....
Movie pageJackie Chan: My Story
as (archive footage)Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor,...
Movie pageBullet in the Head
as PolicemanThree childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally...
Movie pageOnce a Thief
as Stanley WuThree orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance...
Movie pageThe Founding of a Republic
as Liu WenhuiThe tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in...
Movie pageThe Founding of a Republic
as National Army OfficersThe tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in...
Movie pageHand of Death
as Zhang YiA young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy...
Movie pageHow Bruce Lee Changed the World
as SelfMore than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has...
Movie pageThe Banquet
as Man on StairsDeveloper Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival...
Movie pageBeginning of the Great Revival
as Lin SenA chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
Movie pageJohn Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s;...
Movie pageThe Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
as Self - IntervieweeHosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look...
Movie pageThe King of Wuxia Part 1
as SelfThe life of the epoch-making master of martial arts cinema, King Hu.
Movie pageCinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as SelfFilmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how...
Movie pageThe Young Dragons
as Message DelivererThe powerful mobster Leung, who is protected by the dangerous and wicked Huan Fai, sells two...
Movie pageThe Thirty Million Dollar Rush
as Ling's HusbandTreasury employee Fatty (Eric Tsang) discovered that bags of used 30 million in Hong Kong...
Movie pageI Love Maria
as uncreditedRoboCop as a woman... The Hero Gang is a nasty group of thugs terrorizing Hong Kong with their...
Movie pageKurosawa: The Last Emperor
as SelfA profile and history of film director Akira Kurosawa.
Movie pageMission: Improbable
as John WooA behind the scenes look at the stunt work of "Mission: Impossible 2", told through one stunt...
Movie pageCinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
as SelfA full journey from the beginning of "Swordplay" movies in Shanghai, growth in Hong Kong cinemas...
Movie pageCinema of Vengeance
as Self (uncredited)A documentary study of martial arts films and their leading protagonists. Included are profiles...
Movie pageKurosawa's Way
as SelfEleven major film makers from Europe, America and Asia talk about Akira Kurosawa and discover...
Movie pageYoung Lovers on Flying Wheels
as Man at Bike Reclaim CentreForced to choose between the woman he loves and the dangerous, fast-paced life of motorcycles,...
Movie pagePlain Jane to the Rescue
as SelfJane, with plain looks but a heart of gold, is always in between jobs. Once she gets a job, her...
Movie pageA Century of Light and Shadow
as SelfRevisit 100 years of Chinese cinema through the RTHK TV program A Century of Light and Shadow....
Movie pageSunset in Paris
as uncreditedThe story of "Sunset Paris" tells that Leslie Cheung, who plays Leslie, and Maggie Cheung, who...
Movie pageTeam-Up: John Woo and Shinji Aramaki
as uncreditedShort focusing on the collaboration between John Woo and Shinji Aramaki in Appleseed Ex Machina.
Movie pageKen San
as SelfKEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan's mythical acting icon, Ken...
Movie pageThe Mandarin
as uncreditedA detective and wanderer called Man Tshu comes to town and challenges the crime family that owns...
Movie pageYang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
as SelfAn exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film...
Movie pageRebel from China
as KwongProlific action director Woo proves his thespian mettle on screen as a destitute, desperate...
Movie pageFollow the Star
as Miss Chen's FatherOn that side of the track is Ah Sing (Roy Chiao), uncouth, unkempt, a garage repairman, a...
Movie pageFrom Riches to Rags
as [cameo]Ricky and Fatso are friends in need. They are in dire need of money since they are only paid...
Movie pageStarry Is the Night
as Father FanAs Cai Mei, a single 40 year old woman and a social worker starts a relationship with a...
Movie pageTask Force
as Police ChiefLin is a plain-clothes cop in the crime-riddled district of Mongkok who bungles a vice operation...
Movie pageItchy Fingers
as Triad Boss on LorryBiggie (Roy Chiao) and Tiny (Richard Ng) grow up together. They fight all the time. Biggie is a...
Movie pageFilm ohne Fesseln - Das neue Hongkong Kino
as SelfA German documentary on Hong Kong cinema.
Movie pageThe Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
as uncreditedOne of the greatest, prolific and most influential action directors in history Chang Cheh! ...
Movie pageLife in 24 Frames a Second
as Self"Life in 24 Frames a Second" is a film about hardship, misfortune, perseverance and triumph. The...
Movie pageChop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
as SelfA look at the martial arts and kung fu cinema of Hong Kong
Movie pageGolden Horse Awards
as SelfThe Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Chinese: 台北金馬影展; pinyin: Táiběi Jīnmǎ...
TV Show pageBokura no Jidai
as uncreditedA talk show broadcast on Fuji TV every Sunday.
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