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John Woo was born in Guangzhou, China on September 22nd, marking the beginning of his life and background. -
His family moved to Hong Kong to escape the civil war. This matters because Hong Kong is where he grew up and discovered film. -
He became an assistant director in the Hong Kong film industry. This is important because it shows how he first entered filmmaking. -
He directed one of his early martial-arts movies. This event helped him gain recognition. (Featuring a young Jackie Chan) -
This movie became a huge hit in Hong Kong. This is important because it made him famous and defined the "heroic bloodshed" style. -
He made The Killer, one of his most iconic action films. This matters because it showed his unique style and gained global attention. -
He made another major action classic. This is important because it pushed him to international fame. -
In 1993 he moved to the United States to work on bigger films in Hollywood which is a place specially dedicated to film. -
He directed Face/Off, a huge Hollywood hit. This is important because it proved he could succeed in American cinema. -
Directed the second Mil movie, which became a major box-office success. This matters because it was one of his biggest Hollywood films. (featuring Tom Cruise, who is also one of my favorite actors) -
Made a World War Il film starring Nicolas Cage.
This is important because it showed he had the ability to direct different genres of film. -
Returned to China and created a massive historical epic. This matters because it became one of the highest-grossing Chinese movies ever. -
Directed a two-part historical drama. This is important because it showed his shift to more emotional storytelling. -
Released Silent Night, a no-dialogue action film.
This matters because it showed he's still creative and innovative. -
John Woo continues to direct and produce films.
This is important because his influence on action movies still continues today.