David Wu
An image from A Better Tomorrow, one of the productions that also features David Wu.
David Wu

David Wu

July 31, 1952 — Hong Kong, China

David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf.

He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.

Bride of Chucky

Bride of Chucky

1998

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

1992

A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

1986

The 51st State

The 51st State

2001

A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987

Crying Freeman

Crying Freeman

1995

A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

1987

Once a Thief

Once a Thief

1991