John Woo (1946)
John Woo Yu-sen is a Hong Kong filmmaker, known as a highly influential figure in the action film genre. The recipient of various accolades, including a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Picture, Best…
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Bill Buford (1954)
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Wilma van den Berg (1947)
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Bill Emmott (1956)
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Brian Schweitzer (1955)
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