John Woo

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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.

Most Popular John Woo Trailers

Total trailers found: 113

Face/Off Trailer (1997)

27 June 1997

In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind.

Mission: Impossible II Trailer (2000)

24 May 2000

With computer genius Luther Stickell at his side and a beautiful thief on his mind, agent Ethan Hunt races across Australia and Spain to stop a former IMF agent from unleashing a genetically engineered biological weapon called Chimera.

Plain Jane to the Rescue Trailer (1982)

21 October 1982

Jane, with plain looks but a heart of gold, is always in between jobs. Once she gets a job, her knack for creating awkward situations immediately loses it for her.

Once a Thief Trailer (1991)

02 February 1991

Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

A Better Tomorrow Trailer (1986)

02 August 1986

A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

Hard Target Trailer (1993)

27 April 1993

When a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.

The Killer Trailer (1989)

24 March 1989

Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job.

Kurosawa: The Last Emperor Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

A profile and history of film director Akira Kurosawa.

Life in 24 Frames a Second Trailer (2021)

26 June 2021

"Life in 24 Frames a Second" is a film about hardship, misfortune, perseverance and triumph. The personal stories of John Woo (The Killer), Anurag Kashyap (Sacred Games), Rithy Panh (The Missing Picture) and Lav Diaz (The Woman Who Left), who survived extreme poverty, disease, sexual abuse, genocide and civil war to go on to become maestros of world cinema.

Paycheck Trailer (2003)

25 December 2003

Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security.

Red Cliff Trailer (2008)

10 July 2008

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south.

Broken Arrow Trailer (1996)

09 February 1996

When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back.

Red Cliff II Trailer (2009)

07 January 2009

The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?

Ghost Bustin Trailer (1985)

13 July 1985

Dr. Tao, who has supernatural power, misses his wife a lot, whom disappeared on the day of their marriage.

The Killer Trailer (2024)

22 August 2024

Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.

Twin Dragons Trailer (1992)

15 January 1992

Identical twins are separated at birth, one becoming a streetwise mechanic, and the other an acclaimed classical concert conductor.

Happy Union 2 Trailer (1985)

01 January 1985

Taiwanese comedy.

The King of Wuxia Part 2 Trailer (2022)

28 October 2022

Happy Union Trailer (1984)

07 July 1984

A Century of Light and Shadow Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Revisit 100 years of Chinese cinema through the RTHK TV program A Century of Light and Shadow. Aired in 2005, this interesting and informative documentary traces the development of the Chinese film industry from the pioneering years to contemporary times.

Hard Boiled Trailer (1992)

16 April 1992

A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman.

Windtalkers Trailer (2002)

07 June 2002

Joe Enders is a gung-ho Marine assigned to protect a "windtalker" - one of several Navajo Indians who were used to relay messages during World War II because their spoken language was indecipherable to Japanese code breakers.

Bullet in the Head Trailer (1990)

17 August 1990

Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

A Better Tomorrow II Trailer (1987)

17 December 1987

A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.

The Founding of a Republic Trailer (2009)

17 September 2009

The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

Silent Night Trailer (2023)

30 November 2023

A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life's mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son's death.

The Replacement Killers Trailer (1998)

06 February 1998

Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov.

Follow the Star Trailer (1978)

04 February 1978

On that side of the track is Ah Sing (Roy Chiao), uncouth, unkempt, a garage repairman, a bravado with plenty of tricks up his overall sleeve.

Princess Chang-Ping Trailer (1976)

30 January 1976

A beautiful Cantonese opera about the forbidden love between a princess and a scholar. The backdrop is Ming dynasty China and the two would rather die than be apart.

Beginning of the Great Revival Trailer (2011)

23 June 2011

A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

Somebody Up There Likes Me Trailer (1996)

20 April 1996

A young rebel falls for the sister of a local kickboxing champion. In order to stay out of jail, he is advised by his parole officer to begin training in the art of kickboxing.

From Riches to Rags Trailer (1980)

10 July 1980

Ricky and Fatso are friends in need. They are in dire need of money since they are only paid slave wages at the bottling factory.

The Big Hit Trailer (1998)

24 April 1998

Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business.

Reign of Assassins Trailer (2010)

01 September 2010

Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains.

Bulletproof Monk Trailer (2003)

28 March 2003

A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies Trailer (2002)

01 June 2002

Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics.

Peace Hotel Trailer (1995)

12 April 1995

After his wife's murder, Ping sets up a Peace Hotel to act as a sanctuary for anyone who needs protecting.

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today.

Rebel from China Trailer (1990)

25 October 1990

Prolific action director Woo proves his thespian mettle on screen as a destitute, desperate Chinese defector who, with his brother in tow, tries to find a foothold in the Hong Kong underworld.

The Crossing I Trailer (2014)

02 December 2014

At the end of the World War II and the middle of the Chinese Revolution, three couples from different backgrounds with different nationalities flee from China to the island of Taiwan.

Sunset in Paris Trailer (1989)

14 June 1989

The story of "Sunset Paris" tells that Leslie Cheung, who plays Leslie, and Maggie Cheung, who plays Maggie, are a couple.

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon Trailer (1989)

20 October 1989

Before the events of A Better Tomorrow (1986), Mark 'Gor' Lee heads to Saigon during the Vietnam War to bring home his uncle and cousin, but his task becomes complicated when a well-known criminal tries to help him.

Manhunt Trailer (2017)

19 November 2017

Accused of a murder he didn't commit, a prosecutor sets out on a mission to clear his name.

Hand of Death Trailer (1976)

15 July 1976

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.

To Hell with the Devil Trailer (1982)

08 April 1982

A shmo makes a deal with the devil so he can become a great Pop star just to impress his dream girl. After he makes the deal, a catholic priest hangs around him to try and convince him that he screwed up and he needs to get his soul back or he'll be damned for eternity.

Mission: Improbable Trailer (2001)

02 June 2001

A behind the scenes look at the stunt work of "Mission: Impossible 2", told through one stunt man who looks like a certain superstar, who's got his looks, but certainly not his smarts.

Heroes Shed No Tears Trailer (1984)

30 November 1984

The Thai government hires a group of Chinese mercenaries to capture a powerful drug lord from the Golden Triangle.

The Crossing II Trailer (2015)

30 July 2015

A story of three couples and their intertwining love stories set in 1940s Taiwan and Shanghai, centered around the 1949 sinking of Taiping.

Just Heroes Trailer (1989)

14 September 1989

A respected and well liked gang-boss is betrayed and killed. One of his three adopted sons are to take his place.

Appleseed: Ex Machina Trailer (2007)

19 October 2007

As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus, Deunan and Briaereos are deployed anywhere trouble strikes.

Fist to Fist Trailer (1973)

01 September 1973

A young police cadet graduates from the academy, and is sent to a small town run by gangsters - one of whom betrayed the hero's father and left him to die.

I Love Maria Trailer (1988)

10 March 1988

A gang of criminals terrorizes Hong Kong with two killer robots, one of which is modelled on the gang's female thug, Maria.

The Boxer from Shantung Trailer (1972)

11 February 1972

Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil.

Red Skies Trailer (2002)

07 August 2002

A young Chinese female cop comes to Southern California on a hunt for a high-profile criminal from mainland China.

The Water Margin Trailer (1972)

17 March 1972

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108.

Last Hurrah for Chivalry Trailer (1979)

22 November 1979

Kao has purchased a new wife, but an enemy has paid her more money to kill him. Kao must recruit a pair of swordsmen to help defend himself and his family from his ruthless enemy.

The Banquet Trailer (1991)

30 November 1991

Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer Boss Hung has secured the other two.

The Private Eyes Trailer (1976)

16 December 1976

The kingpin of the Manix Private Detective Agency and his fellow detective solve cases together.

My Fair Gentleman Trailer (2009)

28 September 2009

Wu Jia-qian (played by Kelly Lin) opened a marketing company which is struggling to survive in Shanghai.

Young Lovers on Flying Wheels Trailer (1974)

20 September 1974

Forced to choose between the woman he loves and the dangerous, fast-paced life of motorcycles, what will our hero do?