About the Author

Tony Williams is professor and area head of film studies in the Department of English at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Reviews

"The book makes a compelling case for examining Bullet in the Head as the high point of John Woo's career in Hong Kong. Williams's knowledge of Hong Kong cinema is encyclopedic, and the book effectively highlights the unique place of this 'apocalyptic mel

"This is an excellent study of John Woo's Bullet in the Head that will appeal to both students of Hong Kong and other popular Asian cinemas as well as academics working in the field. Williams persuasively locates Woo's most personal and gruelling film wit