Publisher's Synopsis
This book opens on the early life of the now legendary director in the violent slums of Hong-Kong. It follows him to his first jobs in cinema -- apprenticeships with Hong Kong-based Cathay Studios and later with Shaw Brothers, where he made The young Dragons, the kung-fu movie that launched his career as a director. With input from stars who have worked with John Woo and Hollywood insiders who marvel at his talent, this book -- complete with a filmography and a rare English-language interview with Chow Yun-Fat.
