Heroic bloodshed films
A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.
A Better Tomorrow (1986 film)
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.
A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.
A Better Tomorrow 2
A Better Tomorrow 2 is a 1987 heroic bloodshed film directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-fat, Dean Shek, Leslie Cheung and Ti Lung.
A Better Tomorrow 2 is a 1987 heroic bloodshed film directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-fat, Dean Shek, Leslie Cheung and Ti Lung.
A Better Tomorrow 3
A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon (; Jyutping: Jing1hung4 bun2sik1 saam – zik6joeng4 zi1 go1) is a 1989 Hong Kong action film co-produced and directed by Tsui Hark.
A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon (; Jyutping: Jing1hung4 bun2sik1 saam – zik6joeng4 zi1 go1) is a 1989 Hong Kong action film co-produced and directed by Tsui Hark.
A Hero Never Dies
A Hero Never Dies is a 1998 Hong Kong action-crime drama, and the first Milkyway Image film to be directed by Johnnie To.
A Hero Never Dies is a 1998 Hong Kong action-crime drama, and the first Milkyway Image film to be directed by Johnnie To.
Aces Go Places 4
Aces go Places 4 also known in the United States as Mad Mission 4: You Never Die Twice is a 1986 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Sam Hui and Karl Maka.
Aces go Places 4 also known in the United States as Mad Mission 4: You Never Die Twice is a 1986 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Sam Hui and Karl Maka.
Bangkok Dangerous (1999 film)
Bangkok Dangerous is a 1999 Thai crime film written and directed by the Pang Brothers.
Bangkok Dangerous is a 1999 Thai crime film written and directed by the Pang Brothers.
Bangkok Dangerous (2008 film)
Bangkok Dangerous is a 2008 crime thriller film written and directed by the Pang Brothers, and starring Nicolas Cage.
Bangkok Dangerous is a 2008 crime thriller film written and directed by the Pang Brothers, and starring Nicolas Cage.
Beast Stalker
Beast Stalker is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jing-Chu, and Liu Kai-Chi.
Beast Stalker is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jing-Chu, and Liu Kai-Chi.
Blood: The Last Vampire (2009 film)
Blood: The Last Vampire, released in Japan as Last Blood, is a 2009 horror-action film, a Hong Kong-French-British co-production; it is the remake of the 2000 anime film of the sam...
Blood: The Last Vampire, released in Japan as Last Blood, is a 2009 horror-action film, a Hong Kong-French-British co-production; it is the remake of the 2000 anime film of the sam...
Breaking News (2004 film)
Breaking News is a 2004 Hong Kong action film directed by Johnnie To. The film premiered out of competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Breaking News is a 2004 Hong Kong action film directed by Johnnie To. The film premiered out of competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Brother (2000 film)
Brother is a 2000 film starring, written, directed and edited by Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano.
Brother is a 2000 film starring, written, directed and edited by Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano.
Bullet in the Head
Bullet in the Head is a 1990 Hong Kong action crime drama thriller film written, produced, edited and directed by John Woo, starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee and Simon Yam.
Bullet in the Head is a 1990 Hong Kong action crime drama thriller film written, produced, edited and directed by John Woo, starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee and Simon Yam.
City on Fire (1987 film)
City on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee and Sun Yueh.
City on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee and Sun Yueh.
Crank (film)
Crank is a 2006 American action film, written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, and starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, and Dwight Yoakam.
Crank is a 2006 American action film, written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, and starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, and Dwight Yoakam.
Crank: High Voltage
Crank: High Voltage (promoted as Crank 2: High Voltage in some regions and on DVD) is a 2009 American psychedelic action film and sequel to the 2006 action film, Crank.
Crank: High Voltage (promoted as Crank 2: High Voltage in some regions and on DVD) is a 2009 American psychedelic action film and sequel to the 2006 action film, Crank.
Crime Story (film)
Crime Story is a 1993 Hong Kong action crime film directed by Kirk Wong, starring Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng, Fat Chung and Christine Ng.
Crime Story is a 1993 Hong Kong action crime film directed by Kirk Wong, starring Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng, Fat Chung and Christine Ng.
Crows Zero 2
Crows Zero 2 is a film based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi.
Crows Zero 2 is a film based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi.
Danger Has Two Faces
Danger Has Two Faces is a 1985 Hong Kong action crime thriller film directed by Alex Cheung and starring Bryan Leung, Paul Chu and Fai Cheung.
Danger Has Two Faces is a 1985 Hong Kong action crime thriller film directed by Alex Cheung and starring Bryan Leung, Paul Chu and Fai Cheung.
Dead or Alive (film)
Dead or Alive, abbreviated as DOA (Dii ō ei), is a 1999 Japanese yakuza action film directed by Takashi Miike.
Dead or Alive, abbreviated as DOA (Dii ō ei), is a 1999 Japanese yakuza action film directed by Takashi Miike.
Dead or Alive: Final
Dead or Alive: Final is a 2002 Japanese cyberpunk science fiction film directed by Takashi Miike.
Dead or Alive: Final is a 2002 Japanese cyberpunk science fiction film directed by Takashi Miike.
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (Jitsuroku Andô Noboru kyôdô-den: Rekka, also known as Violent Fire) is a 2002 Japanese yakuza film directed by Takashi Miike starring Riki Takeuchi and Sonny Chiba.
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (Jitsuroku Andô Noboru kyôdô-den: Rekka, also known as Violent Fire) is a 2002 Japanese yakuza film directed by Takashi Miike starring Riki Takeuchi and Sonny Chiba.
Divergence (film)
Divergence is a 2005 Hong Kong action-crime film produced and directed by Benny Chan, from a screenplay by Ivy Ho. The film stars Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng and Daniel Wu.
Divergence is a 2005 Hong Kong action-crime film produced and directed by Benny Chan, from a screenplay by Ivy Ho. The film stars Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng and Daniel Wu.
Dog Bite Dog
Dog Bite Dog is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime thriller directed by Soi Cheang and starring Edison Chen as a brutal Cambodian assassin, desperately trying to evade police after completing a...
Dog Bite Dog is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime thriller directed by Soi Cheang and starring Edison Chen as a brutal Cambodian assassin, desperately trying to evade police after completing a...
Double Impact
Double Impact is a 1991 American action film written and directed by Sheldon Lettich and also written, produced by and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as double roles Chad and Alex Wagner.
Double Impact is a 1991 American action film written and directed by Sheldon Lettich and also written, produced by and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as double roles Chad and Alex Wagner.
Dragon Squad
Dragon Squad is a 2005 Hong Kong action film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee, co-produced by Steven Seagal and starring Vanness Wu, Sammo Hung, Michael Biehn, Maggie Q, and Simon Yam.
Dragon Squad is a 2005 Hong Kong action film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee, co-produced by Steven Seagal and starring Vanness Wu, Sammo Hung, Michael Biehn, Maggie Q, and Simon Yam.
Election (2005 film)
Election (; Literal Title: Black Society, a common Cantonese reference to the society of Triads), is a 2005 Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To. Featuring a large ensemble cast, ...
Election (; Literal Title: Black Society, a common Cantonese reference to the society of Triads), is a 2005 Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To. Featuring a large ensemble cast, ...
Election 2
Election 2, also known as Triad Election in the United States, is a 2006 Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To with a large ensemble cast that includes Louis Koo, Simon Yam a...
Election 2, also known as Triad Election in the United States, is a 2006 Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To with a large ensemble cast that includes Louis Koo, Simon Yam a...
Esprit d'amour
Esprit d'amour is a 1983 Hong Kong romantic drama film.
Esprit d'amour is a 1983 Hong Kong romantic drama film.
Exiled
Exiled is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Roy Cheung, Francis Ng, and Simon Yam.
Exiled is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Roy Cheung, Francis Ng, and Simon Yam.
Expect the Unexpected (film)
Expect the Unexpected (非常突然 ) is a 1998 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Yau.
Expect the Unexpected (非常突然 ) is a 1998 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Yau.
Face/Off
Face/Off is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by John Woo, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage.
Face/Off is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by John Woo, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage.
Fire of Conscience
Fire of Conscience is a 2010 Chinese and Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai and Richie Ren.
Fire of Conscience is a 2010 Chinese and Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai and Richie Ren.
Fulltime Killer
Fulltime Killer is a 2001 Hong Kong action drama film co-produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, and based on Pang Ho-Cheung's novel of the same name.
Fulltime Killer is a 2001 Hong Kong action drama film co-produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, and based on Pang Ho-Cheung's novel of the same name.
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage is a 1997 Hong Kong action-comedy film written, produced and directed by Wong Jing and starring Leon Lai, Anita Yuen, Jordan Chan, Gigi Leung and Francis N...
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage is a 1997 Hong Kong action-comedy film written, produced and directed by Wong Jing and starring Leon Lai, Anita Yuen, Jordan Chan, Gigi Leung and Francis N...
God of Gamblers Returns
God of Gamblers Returns, also known as God of Gamblers' Return and The Return of the God of Gamblers , is a 1994 Hong Kong action-drama-comedy film written and directed b...
God of Gamblers Returns, also known as God of Gamblers' Return and The Return of the God of Gamblers , is a 1994 Hong Kong action-drama-comedy film written and directed b...
Hana-bi
Hana-bi, released in the US as "Fireworks", is a 1997 Japanese film written, directed and edited by, and starring Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano.
Hana-bi, released in the US as "Fireworks", is a 1997 Japanese film written, directed and edited by, and starring Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano.
Hard Target
Hard Target is a 1993 American action film directed by Chinese director John Woo his American directorial debut.
Hard Target is a 1993 American action film directed by Chinese director John Woo his American directorial debut.
Heroic bloodshed
Heroic Bloodshed is a genre of Hong Kong action cinema revolving around stylized action sequences and dramatic themes such as brotherhood, duty, honour, redemption and violence.
Heroic Bloodshed is a genre of Hong Kong action cinema revolving around stylized action sequences and dramatic themes such as brotherhood, duty, honour, redemption and violence.
Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Infernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Infernal Affairs III
Infernal Affairs III is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Infernal Affairs III is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
Invisible Target
Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action crime film written, produced and directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown ...
Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action crime film written, produced and directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown ...
Just Heroes
Just Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.
Just Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.
Legacy of Rage
Legacy of Rage is a 1986 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wong, Regina Kent, Mang Hoi, Chung Liu and cameo appearance by ...
Legacy of Rage is a 1986 Hong Kong martial arts action crime thriller film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wong, Regina Kent, Mang Hoi, Chung Liu and cameo appearance by ...
Like a Dragon
Like a Dragon or Yakuza: Like a Dragon known in Japan as is a 2007 Japanese crime drama-comedy film directed by Takashi Miike.
Like a Dragon or Yakuza: Like a Dragon known in Japan as is a 2007 Japanese crime drama-comedy film directed by Takashi Miike.
Long Arm of the Law (film)
Long Arm of the Law (省港旗兵) is a 1984 Hong Kong film directed by Johnny Mak.
Long Arm of the Law (省港旗兵) is a 1984 Hong Kong film directed by Johnny Mak.
Léon (film)
Léon (also known as The Professional and Léon: The Professional) is a 1994 French thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson.
Léon (also known as The Professional and Léon: The Professional) is a 1994 French thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson.
Natural City
Natural City (내츄럴 시티) is a 2003 South Korean science fiction film about a colony world that integrates robots, androids and cyborgs amongst the population.
Natural City (내츄럴 시티) is a 2003 South Korean science fiction film about a colony world that integrates robots, androids and cyborgs amongst the population.
Once a Thief (1991 film)
Once a Thief is a 1991 Hong Kong action crime comedy film written and directed by John Woo, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang and Chu Kong in a lightheart...
Once a Thief is a 1991 Hong Kong action crime comedy film written and directed by John Woo, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kenneth Tsang and Chu Kong in a lightheart...
Payback (1999 film)
Payback is a 1999 American crime thriller directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson.
Payback is a 1999 American crime thriller directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson.
Prison on Fire
Prison on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat.
Prison on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat.
Protégé (film)
Protégé is a 2007 Singaporean-Hong Kong co-produced crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, starring Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, Anita Yuen and Zhang Jingchu.
Protégé is a 2007 Singaporean-Hong Kong co-produced crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, starring Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, Anita Yuen and Zhang Jingchu.
PTU (film)
PTU (titled as PTU: Police Tactical Unit in US), is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller produced and directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Maggie Siu, Lam Suet and Ruby Wong.
PTU (titled as PTU: Police Tactical Unit in US), is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller produced and directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Maggie Siu, Lam Suet and Ruby Wong.
Rich and Famous (1987 film)
Rich and Famous is a 1987 Hong Kong action-crime film directed by Taylor Wong, and starring Andy Lau and Chow Yun-fat.
Rich and Famous is a 1987 Hong Kong action-crime film directed by Taylor Wong, and starring Andy Lau and Chow Yun-fat.
School on Fire
School on Fire (學校風雲) is a 1989 Hong Kong film directed by Ringo Lam.
School on Fire (學校風雲) is a 1989 Hong Kong film directed by Ringo Lam.
Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident (, Japanese: 新宿インシデント) is a 2009 Hong Kong action crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, and also produced by and starring Jackie Chan.
Shinjuku Incident (, Japanese: 新宿インシデント) is a 2009 Hong Kong action crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, and also produced by and starring Jackie Chan.
Takers
Takers is a 2010 American crime thriller film directed by John Luessenhop from a story and screenplay written by Luessenhop, Gabriel Casseus, Peter Allen, John Rogers, and Avery Duff.
Takers is a 2010 American crime thriller film directed by John Luessenhop from a story and screenplay written by Luessenhop, Gabriel Casseus, Peter Allen, John Rogers, and Avery Duff.
The Anonymous Heroes
The Anonymous Heroes or Wu ming ying xiong is a 1971 Hong Kong Shaw Brothers action-comedy film directed by Chang Cheh.
The Anonymous Heroes or Wu ming ying xiong is a 1971 Hong Kong Shaw Brothers action-comedy film directed by Chang Cheh.
The Big Heat (1988 film)
The Big Heat (城市特警) is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To, Andrew Kam Yeung Wah and Tsui Hark.
The Big Heat (城市特警) is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To, Andrew Kam Yeung Wah and Tsui Hark.
The Big Hit
The Big Hit is a 1998 American action comedy film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Che-Kirk Wong.
The Big Hit is a 1998 American action comedy film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Che-Kirk Wong.
The City of Violence
The City of Violence is a 2006 South Korean action film co-written and directed by Ryu Seung-wan.
The City of Violence is a 2006 South Korean action film co-written and directed by Ryu Seung-wan.
The Corruptor
The Corruptor is a 1999 American action thriller (DeLuxe) (Technicolor) film directed by James Foley, and starring Chow Yun-fat and Mark Wahlberg.
The Corruptor is a 1999 American action thriller (DeLuxe) (Technicolor) film directed by James Foley, and starring Chow Yun-fat and Mark Wahlberg.
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl is a 2008 Japanese action shock/gore film written and directed by Noboru Iguchi with special effects by Yoshihiro Nishimura (who went on to direct Tokyo Gore Police).
The Machine Girl is a 2008 Japanese action shock/gore film written and directed by Noboru Iguchi with special effects by Yoshihiro Nishimura (who went on to direct Tokyo Gore Police).
The Man from Nowhere (film)
The Man from Nowhere is a 2010 South Korean film starring Won Bin and directed by Lee Jeong-beom.
The Man from Nowhere is a 2010 South Korean film starring Won Bin and directed by Lee Jeong-beom.
The Mission (1999 film)
The Mission is a 1999 Hong Kong action film produced and directed Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Lui, Lam Suet, and Simon Yam.
The Mission is a 1999 Hong Kong action film produced and directed Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Lui, Lam Suet, and Simon Yam.
Tiger on Beat
Tiger on Beat (老虎出差; Lo foo chut gang), also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Tiger on Beat (老虎出差; Lo foo chut gang), also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Tragic Hero (film)
Tragic Hero (Cantonese Yale: Ying hung ho hon) is a 1987 Hong Kong action-crime film directed by Taylor Wong, and starring Andy Lau, Chow Yun-Fat and Alex Man.
Tragic Hero (Cantonese Yale: Ying hung ho hon) is a 1987 Hong Kong action-crime film directed by Taylor Wong, and starring Andy Lau, Chow Yun-Fat and Alex Man.
Triangle (2007 film)
Triangle is a 2007 Hong Kong crime-thriller produced and directed by Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and Johnnie To. The film's title refers to both the acclaimed trio of filmmakers and to the uneasy...
Triangle is a 2007 Hong Kong crime-thriller produced and directed by Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and Johnnie To. The film's title refers to both the acclaimed trio of filmmakers and to the uneasy...
Undead (film)
Undead is a 2003 Australian zombie horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins.
Undead is a 2003 Australian zombie horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins.
Vengeance (2009 film)
Vengeance is a 2009 neo-noir crime film directed by Johnnie To from a screenplay written by Wai Ka-Fai.
Vengeance is a 2009 neo-noir crime film directed by Johnnie To from a screenplay written by Wai Ka-Fai.
Wanted (2008 film)
Wanted is a 2008 American action film, very loosely based on the comic book miniseries of the same name by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones.
Wanted is a 2008 American action film, very loosely based on the comic book miniseries of the same name by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones.
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