John Woo

Considers the work of action film director Woo, hailed by some critics as an Asian auteur. Woo's Asian and Western influences in film, literature, history, philosophy, and religion are explored, especially in relation to his depiction of the heroic. Including specific chapters on his more celebrated films, the author also highlights Woo's influence on other directors and his use of symbolic material. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR