May 20, 2008 by Brian Gallagher

John Woo Goes Back to 1949

John Woo is about to go back in time for his next project. According to Variety, the director will take on 1949 as his next project. He will begin work on that film right after he completes his current project, Red Cliff.

The film will be based on true events, set after World War II and will deal with the final events of the Chinese Civil War. Chang Chen and Song hye-kyo have signed on to star in the film.

The film is scheduled to start production in December, filming in China and Taiwan. The film's release has been tenatively scheduled for December 2009, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.


Sources: Variety

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Comments (5)

  1. ed_wood

    Can't wait, Woo makes great movies.

    4 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  2. hyperion25

    Heh, I'm hoping it'll be in Chinese, especially if its about the Chinese Civil War. A little reading won't hurt you.

    4 years agoby @hyperion25Flag

  3. PUNISHER

    Lets hope this one is in English.

    4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  4. Space101

    Yup so do I...

    4 years agoby @space101Flag

  5. They call me ITCHY BALLS

    I LOOOOVVVEEEE World War II movies.

    4 years agoby @danbrchFlag

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