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Definition
John Woo, a Hong Kong film director.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the internationally acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker known for his stylized action movies. While his name is widely recognized, locals often add the title 導演 after his name to clarify his professional role in conversation. His influence on the action genre is so significant that his name is frequently invoked when discussing Hong Kong cinema history.
Examples
Have you watched any movies by director John Woo yet?
The action scenes John Woo films are truly classic.
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