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John Woo Yu-sen SBS (Chinese: 吳 宇 森; born 22 September 1946) [1] is a Hong Kong film director known as a highly influential figure in the action film genre. [2] The recipient of various accolades, including a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Editing, as well as a Golden Horse Award, an Asia Pacific Screen Award and a Saturn Award, he is regarded as a pioneer ...
Based on its first script and other publications, the first adaption debuted in 1957 at the Lee Theatre. The opera was the basis for two film adaptations, Tragedy of the Emperor's Daughter (1959) directed by Wong Tin-lam and Princess Chang Ping (1976) directed by John Woo.
Just Heroes began production as a benefit for the Hong Kong Director's Union. [1] [2] The film was made to aid director Chang Cheh, who was broke. [3]When actors Danny Lee and David Chiang found out about Chang's financial situation, they developed the story Just Heroes, which was made to be similar to the film A Better Tomorrow. [3]
The legendary Hong Kong director has made his first U.S. film in 20 years with Lionsgate's 'Silent Night,' starring Joel Kinnaman and Catalina Sandino Moreno.
Celebrated action filmmaker John Woo will produce a live-action adaptation of Stan Lee’s “Monkey Master,” from a superhero story created by Lee and collaborator Sharad Devarajan. Based on an ...
John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE) ... Studios’ David McIntosh, Jordan Fields and Taylor Devorsky, with Golden Princess ...
Victor Wan-tai Zheng, co-author of Grand Old Man of Hong Kong: Sir Robert Ho Tung (2007) [13] and Opium King: Lee Hysan (2011), [14] lists 10 "Wealthy Chinese Family Busineses in Hong Kong" in his PhD thesis: Ho Tung Family, Li Shek-pang Family, Fung Pak-liu Family (note: 馮柏燎, co-founder of Li & Fung), Lee Leung-yick Family (note: father ...
John Woo rewrote the rules of mayhem during the '80s and '90s and the goodwill his fans have for him carry this half-successful remake across the finish line.