Zhang Jiazhen
Zhang Jiazhen (simplified Chinese: 张家振; traditional Chinese: 張家振; pinyin: Zhāng Jiāzhèn) is a Hong Kong-based film producer. He is known for his long-standing collaboration with director John Woo, producing many of Woo's influential action films, both in Hong Kong and Hollywood.
Zhang's work as a producer includes films such as A Better Tomorrow (1986), The Killer (1989), Hard Boiled (1992), Face/Off (1997), Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), and Red Cliff (2008). He has also produced films with other directors, establishing himself as a significant figure in the Asian film industry and beyond.
Zhang Jiazhen is often credited with helping to bring Hong Kong action cinema to a wider international audience. He has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of many actors and filmmakers.