Chow Yun-Fat-A-Thon
Prince Charles Cinema7 Leicester Place, London
Sat 26 Sept · 23:00
About this event
ALL NIGHTER : FAQs, HOUSE RULES & TIPS Celebrate one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest icons with five defining performances from Chow Yun-fat, the charismatic star whose effortless cool, emotional depth, and unforgettable screen presence helped redefine the modern action hero. Together, these genre-defining classics capture the style, heart, and kinetic energy that made him an international cinematic icon and continue to influence action filmmaking around the world. CHOW YUN FAT-A-THON line-up: A BETTER TOMORROW (1986): A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break. A BETTER TOMORROW II (1987): A restaurateur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter. CITY ON FIRE (1987): An undercover cop infiltrates a gang of thieves who plan to rob a jewellery store. THE KILLER (1989): A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded. HARD BOILED (1992): A tough-as-nails cop teams up with an undercover agent to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew ------------------------- NO ADMISSIONS TO THE CINEMA AFTER MIDNIGHT! NO ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM OUTSIDE IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING! AGE RESTRICTIONS: This event is strictly 18 +
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