Events / Washington, D.C.

John Woo: Hong Kong’s Action Maestro

National Museum of Asian Art

Sunday, August 9, 2026•2:00 PM

Considered one of the greatest action movies of all time, The Killer has influenced everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Robert Rodriguez, Luc Besson, and even the Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon. Made at the height of John Woo’s creative powers, the film combines furious action scenes with melodrama and humor.

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About National Museum of Asian Art

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is split between two distinct buildings to separate and highlight the specific artistic lineages of India and surrounding regions from those of China and Japan.story_potoo

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20004

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• Opens 10:00 AM

+1 202-633-1000

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