Born in 1946 in Guangzhou, China, he moved to Hong Kong at a young age. Renowned for his stylized action films, he gained international fame with works like "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer." Known for choreographed gunplay and slow-motion sequences, he became a significant figure in Hong Kong cinema before transitioning to Hollywood. There, he directed hits like "Face/Off" and "Mission: Impossible 2." His influence extends across genres, and he's celebrated for blending action with emotional depth.
A BETTER TOMORROW
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The story follows two brothers, one a cop and the other a criminal, as they...
FACE/OFF
Face/Off is a 1997 action thriller film directed by John Woo, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. The plot follows FBI Special Agent Sean Archer,...
BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow is a 1996 action thriller film directed by John Woo. The movie stars John Travolta and Christian Slater as two military pilots....
A BETTER TOMORROW II
Set as a prequel to John Woo's classic, A Better Tomorrow II traces the origins of a gangster family and the loyalties that bind them. The story...
THE KILLER
Chow Yun-fat stars as Ah Jong, a cold-blooded hitman whose precision and style conceal a fragile code of honor. After an unintended shoot blinds a...
RED CLIFF
Red Cliff is a 2008 epic war film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. With spectacular battle scenes...
MANHUNT
Manhunt (2017) is a high-octane action thriller from director John Woo. After a mission goes disastrously wrong, a former detective finds himself...
BULLET IN THE HEAD
Bullet in the Head is a 1990 Hong Kong action thriller directed by John Woo. After a barroom shootout derails his life, a young man returns home to...
PAYCHECK
Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a brilliant inventor who wakes with his memory erased and a mysterious briefcase of clues. Hunted by shadowy agents,...
HARD BOILED
Hard-Boiled is a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The story follows a tough cop and an undercover agent who team up to take down a...