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The Definitive Foreign Action Film Guide
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This HK actioner, directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun Fat, is one of the most over-the-top, hyper-kinetic and ultra-violent films you'll ever have the pleasure of seeing.
Dog SoldiersDog Soldiers
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An amazing Scottish film about a group of soldiers who are attacked by werewolves. Fine production values, a great script, lots of gore, and tons of action.
The NestThe Nest
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Killer French film about some a group of thieves and a group of policemen transporting a serial rapist that accidentally end up in the same place at the completely wrong time. Totally Sweet flick.
The KillerThe Killer
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John Woo's stylistic masterpiece starring Chow Yun Fat. An ultra-violent, slow motion ballet of bullets. Possibly the finest action film ever made.
Bullet in the HeadBullet in the Head
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One of John Woo's finest films to date, but not enough people have seen it. It has intense action, a bit of melodrama, and an amazing shootout in a Vietnam POW camp.
The CodeThe Code
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A totally Sweet French caper flick about a man fresh out of prison drawn back into the life of crime. Good script and fine performances.
Bio ZombieBio Zombie
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Let's just say its a HK "Return of the Living Dead" with a little "Dawn of the Dead" sprinkled on top. A fabulous zombie movie with tons of gore, great comedy, and great performances.
Fulltime KillerFulltime Killer
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Incredibly stylish HK flick about assassins that will leave you breathless. Totally Sweet.
Hard Boiled - Criterion CollectionHard Boiled - Criterion Collection
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John Woo's last movie made in HK. Its practically one long utterly beautiful action scene.
Full AlertFull Alert
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A Ringo Lam-directed masterpiece about a horsetrack robbery. Excellent film with a great performance by Lau Ching Wan.
Running on KarmaRunning on Karma
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Its about a bodybuilding ex-monk who can see people's karma and the killer that he's chasing. Weird, violent, and wonderful.
The Big HeatThe Big Heat
An ultra-violent HK police film. The action scenes have moments that probably should've been in horror movies. It gets pretty gory at some points.
The MissionThe Mission
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A totally sweet film about the daily grind of being a hired gun.
BrotherBrother
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A great Japanese movie about a Japanese gangster taking over the LA drug scene. Directed by and starring the amazing Takeshi Kitano.
Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition)Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition)
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A totally Sweet and violent movie about a masochistic Japanese gangster, his missing boss, and a partially retarded superhero.
Running Out of TimeRunning Out of Time
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A guy dying of cancer goes on a crime spree. Lots of action and two great leads: Andy Lau and Lau Ching Wan.
Naked Weapon (Chiklo Dakgung)Naked Weapon (Chiklo Dakgung)
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Another amazing HK flick about some seriously hot female assassins. Tons of great action and directed by HK god Ching Siu Tung.
Dead or Alive (Unrated Director's Cut)Dead or Alive (Unrated Director's Cut)
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Violent and disturbing Yakuza film. It has the most hyperkinetic opening sequence of any movie ever made.
The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken Master
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This is hands down Jackie Chan's best movie he has ever or will ever make. But try to find the original HK version, not this dubbed over american one.