John Woo
One of the most influential action directors in history. He revolutionized Hong Kong action cinema with his ballistic, choreographic style in 'A Better Tomorrow' (1986) and 'Hard Boiled' (1992), cult works starring Chow Yun-fat. He made the leap to Hollywood with 'Face/Off' (1997) and 'Mission: Impossible II' (2000). Hong Kong director, an absolute benchmark of modern action cinema, recognized for his global influence on the genre with his poetic, frenetic gunfight style, considered one of the great masters of contemporary action cinema.
John Woo
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One of the most influential action directors in history. He revolutionized Hong Kong action cinema with his ballistic, choreographic style in 'A Better Tomorrow' (1986) and 'Hard Boiled' (1992), cult works starring Chow Yun-fat. He made the leap to Hollywood with 'Face/Off' (1997) and 'Mission: Impossible II' (2000). Hong Kong director, an absolute benchmark of modern action cinema, recognized for his global influence on the genre with his poetic, frenetic gunfight style, considered one of the great masters of contemporary action cinema.
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Face/Off
1997
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Mission: Impossible II
2000
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Hard Target
1993
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Broken Arrow
1996
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The Killer
2024
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The Killer
1989
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Silent Night
2023
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A Better Tomorrow
1986
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Hard Boiled
1992
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Paycheck
2003
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Windtalkers
2002
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Red Cliff
2008
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Once a Thief
1991
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A Better Tomorrow II
1987
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Manhunt
2017
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Red Cliff II
2009
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Reign of Assassins
2010
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Bullet in the Head
1990
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Hand of Death
1976
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Last Hurrah for Chivalry
1979
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Heroes Shed No Tears
1984
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Just Heroes
1989
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The Crossing II
2015
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The Crossing I
2014
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Once a Thief
1996
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All the Invisible Children
2006
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The Robinsons: Lost in Space
2004
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Money Crazy
1977
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To Hell with the Devil
1982
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The Young Dragons
1974
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Laughing Times
1980
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Plain Jane to the Rescue
1982
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The Dragon Tamers
1975
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Follow the Star
1978
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Dead Knot
1969
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Run Tiger Run
1985
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Hostage
2002
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From Riches to Rags
1980
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Accidentally
1968
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Woo and where are they from?
John Woo is 79 years old, born on September 22, 1946 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
What are the most famous roles of John Woo?
John Woo is best known for directing Mission: Impossible II, Face/Off, Paycheck.
How many movies has John Woo directed?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), John Woo has directed or written 43 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was John Woo's first movie?
The career of John Woo began with X-Crucior ().
What is John Woo's most recent movie or series?
John Woo's most recent release is The Killer, which premiered on August 22, 2024.
What TV shows has John Woo created or directed?
On television, John Woo has appeared in The Hire, Once a Thief.
John Woo
1946-09-22 · Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
John Woo Yu-Sen SBS (born September 22, 1946) 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.