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July 20 (Sun) 1 pm (1981 - Comedy) (G) Starring Tin, Synopsis: Director directed this “” like comedy starring Economic and Trade Office () Shek Tin and Wu Ma. Presents Characteristics: John Woo began his career directing comedies and in some way he never really abandon his comedy roots. You will find his comic genius here. (Courtesy of Golden Princess Amusement Co Ltd) July 20 (Sun) 4:30 pm

(1986 - Action / Drama) (R) Starring , Leslie , Chow Yun-fat Synopsis: Ho (Ti Lung) is a gangster while his younger brother Kit () is a police inspector. Kit looks down upon Ho when he learns that the latter is a criminal. Ho makes effort to reform but both he and Mark (Chow Yun-fat), his buddy, suffer great pressure by the gang boss. Characteristics: Exciting action sequences and touching portrayal of friendship, loyalty and brotherhood. This ballistic and violent gangster movie set the trend of “heroic fraternity” films which was to be cloned July 18, 19 and 20, 2003 by other film makers. The Uptown Awards: Best Actor at 1987 Hong Kong Film Awards (Chow Yun-fat), Best Picture at 1987 Hong Kong Film Awards (612 – 8th Avenue SW, ) (Courtesy of Golden Princess Amusement Co Ltd) July 20 (Sun) 7:30 pm Closing movie A Better Tomorrow II

(1987- Action / Drama) (R) Starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun-fat Synopsis: Ho (Ti Lung) is persuaded to go undercover to bust the gang he used to work for. He and Kit, his younger brother and an inspector, are assisted in this assignment when Ken (Chow Yun-fat) wants to avenge the death of his old friend’s daugh- ter by the gang. Characteristics: Same exciting action sequences and internal conflict related to loyalty and friendship. (Courtesy of Golden Princess Amusement Co Ltd)

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Sponsors Media sponsors A festival to showcase some of the best movies made by John Woo, one of Hong Kong’s most brilliant directors, before he became the first Asian to helm major Hollywood features. To promote Hong Kong’s position as one of the world’s major film Hong Kong films overseas in collaboration with local bodies production centres, and the regional hub for film trading and through film festivals on a regular basis. “Gems from Asia’s services, and to strengthen the cultural ties between Hong Kong and Hollywood” is also an event to mark the 6th anniversary of the Canada, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada) establishment of the HKSAR. (HKETO) will present a film festival in Calgary, featuring seven films Produced by Fairchild Radio FM94.7, the John Woo film series is to in honour of one of Hong Kong’s most gifted directors, John Woo. be staged at The Uptown on July 18, 19 and 20. The proceeds of HKETO, the official representative of the Hong Kong Special the event will be donated to Alberta Children’s Hospital Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) has been promoting Foundation.

July 18 (Fri) 7 pm July 19 (Sat) 9:40 pm Opening movie Hard-Boiled The Killer (1992- Action / Drama) (R) Subject to change (1989 - Action/Drama/War) (R) Starring Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Starring Chow Yun-fat, , Chiu-wai, Sally Yeh, Chu Kong Synopsis: Tequila (Chow Yun-fat) lost his Synopsis: Exquisitely tailored contract partner in a gun battle with mobsters kicker Jeff (Chow Yun-fat) accidentally smuggling guns into Hong Kong. He is to damages the sight of nightclub team up with Alan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), who goes undercover in a . They join forces to bring justice to the triad boss. Jennie while blasting a dozen gangsters to kingdom come. He befriends Characteristics: Exciting action sequences combined with fine char- the near-blind girl, and decides to take One Last Job to finance the acter portrayal. This movie caught Hollywood’s attention. cornea graft she needs. Meanwhile he is stalked by a misfit cop Awards: Best Film Editing at 1993 Hong Kong Film Awards (Danny Lee), who eventually fails in love with him and winds up fighting (Courtesy of Golden Princess Amusement Co Ltd) alongside him. (Tony Rayns, Time Out) (Courtesy of Kino International) July 18 (Fri) 11 pm Shaolin Men (1975 - Action) (R) Tickets at $8 each except for [A Better Tomorrow II] Starring , , For [A Better Tomorrow II], ticket at $10 and VIP ticket at $25 (including a closing reception at 6:00 pm) (All ticket price including GST) Tan Tao-liang Synopsis: Yun Fei (Tan Tao-liang) is a Tickets are available at: Fairchild Radio Shaolin student and a superkicker. He is Unit 109, 2723, 37th Avenue NE Tel: 403-717-1940 looking for Manchu traitor Shih (), who is responsible for the Box office opens Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm murder of the abbot. He is joined by Tan (Jackie Chan), a spear fighting The Uptown expert, because his brother was killed by Shih. They together stop Shih 612 - 8th Avenue SW Tel: 403-265-0122 from wiping out the Shaolin Temple. Box office opens Monday to Friday after 7:00pm; Characteristics: Only John Woo film featuring Jackie Chan and Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm. All subject to change. Sammo Hung. The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (Courtesy of FORTUNE STAR Entertainment (HK) Ltd) 300, 1021, 10 Avenue SW Tel: 403-209-6134 Box office opens Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm July 19 (Sat) 5 pm To Hell with the Devil The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (within hospital) 1820, Richmond Road SW Tel: 403-943-7079 Box office opens Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm (1981 - Comedy / Fantasy / Horror) (PG) All screenings at The Uptown at 200, 612 - 8th Ave. SW, Calgary. Starring Chan Pak-cheung, John Sham, Tickets go on sales at each theatre box office before each screening, Dean Shek subject to availability. Synopsis: Rocky (Chan Pak-cheung) makes a deal with the devil for him to become a pop star so that he can impress Important Note: The Hong Kong Film Festival featuring the his dream girl. A catholic priest tells him that he needs to get his soul John Woo series will be held in , Calgary and back from the devil or he will be damned for eternity. After a combat, . All ticket holders are entitled to a lucky draw. The the devil is overcome. grand prize winner will receive two economy class air tickets, Characteristics: A rare piece to see how John Woo handles a comic either from Toronto or Vancouver, to Hong Kong, 5-night horror film. hotel accommodation in Shangri-La Hotel, (Courtesy of FORTUNE STAR Entertainment (HK) Ltd) Hong Kong and a special tour package, courtesy of Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Kowloon All films with English subtitling Shangri-La Hotel.