# The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary (2025)

> A brisk interview-driven chronicle of John Woo’s artistic rise, Hong Kong action legacy, and transnational Hollywood influence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7533381

## Facts

- Runtime: 76 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Naomi Holwill
- Cast: Michael Colleary, Victor Fan, Bruce Law Lai-Yin, Chen-Yu Lin, James Mudge, Kim Newman, Roel Reiné, Lori Tilkin
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38566936/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, appreciative, informative, film history study, cinema club viewing

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