John Woo: the films

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"This book analyzes the films and career of the director from his early days in Hong Kong to his current work in Hollywood. Individual chapters are devoted to his works. The book examines Woo as a cross-cultural film artist who draws upon both Asian and Western influences"--Provided by publisher.

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Full title :John Woo : the films / Kenneth E. Hall ; foreword by Tony Williams.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2012.
Edition:2nd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Place of Publication:Jefferson, N.C
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2012.

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Description:1 online resource (x, 218 pages)

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ISBN:0786488298, 9780786488292
oclc:ocn769101881
LC Classification:PN1998.3.W655
Dewey Decimal:791.4302/33092

Introduction: painting the true colors of the hero -- Woo and the Asian and Western traditions -- Influences, parallels, inspirations -- A unique "action director" -- The early films: a selected treatment -- A better tomorrow and A better tomorrow II: a flawed saga -- The killer: heroism defeated -- A new independence: Bullet in the head and Once a thief -- Hard boiled: heroic cops -- Move to Hollywood: Hard target, Broken arrow, Face/off -- Hollywood success: Mission impossible II -- Frustrated in Hollywood: Windtalkers, Paycheck -- Music in the films -- From Hollywood to China.