John Woos' Hong Kong Action Classics

The explosive artistry of Hong Kong’s cinematic golden age comes to our screen in newly restored gems from the legendary Golden Princess catalog. John Woo’s films of “heroic bloodshed” – starring his frequent collaborator, the incomparable Chow Yun-fat – are genre-defining works showcasing an era of filmmaking that reimagined the language of action cinema. From balletic gunfights to operatic tales of loyalty and betrayal, Woo’s masterpieces not only captivated audiences worldwide but also inspired Hollywood’s most iconic visions—from Quentin Tarantino’s crime sagas to The Matrix. Scanned in stunning 4K from original camera elements and restored to their full glory, and featuring exclusive interviews with John Woo, the programs in this series present a rare chance witness how action changed forever on the big screen.