The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary
Synopsis
A "talking head" documentary that relives the fascinating and furious career of John Woo - from his early work, and emergence as a director, to his heroic bloodshed classics which changed the face of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s. Woo then moved to America and shook up Hollywood, as many of his peers and colleagues discuss in this extensive discussion of one of the 20th century's most important and vital celluloid names. Also features Woo himself, sitting down for an exclusive on-camera retrospective.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Holwill
- Original Title
- The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Holwill
Naomi Holwill, Jim Kunz
Naomi Holwill
Naomi Holwill, Calum Waddell, Henry Weintraub, Adam Protextor
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Holwill
Director
Naomi Holwill
Producer
Calum Waddell
Producer
Naomi Holwill
Director of Photography
Jim Kunz
Director of Photography
Naomi Holwill
Editor
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What is The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary about?
A "talking head" documentary that relives the fascinating and furious career of John Woo - from his early work, and emergence as a director, to his heroic bloodshed classics which changed the face of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s. Woo then moved to America and shook up Hollywood, as many of his peers and colleagues discuss in this extensive discussion of one of the 20th century's most important and vital celluloid names. Also features Woo himself, sitting down for an exclusive on-camera retrospective.
Who directed The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary?
The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary was directed by Naomi Holwill.
Who stars in The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary?
The principal cast of The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary includes Michael Colleary, Victor Fan, Bruce Law Lai-Yin, Chen-Yu Lin, James Mudge.
When was The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary released and how long is it?
The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.