A Star is Born
Dir: George Cukor
USA, 1954, 176minmins
Cast: Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson
Judy Garland, older but wiser than her days in Kansas,becomes the young singer, Esther Blodgett/Vicki Lester,who falls for an older actor, Norman Maine, etched withmany dimensions by James Mason. After initial doubtsand misunderstandings, the couple builds a life togetheralthough Vicki’s rise to stardom is challenged by the alcoholism and self-destructive behaviors of her husband.Finally, a painful denouement forces the star to thinkabout what life really means. With a buffet of songs, old and new, in Garland’s inimitable mature style.
1955 Golden Globe Awards, Best Actor and Best Actress – Comedy or Musical
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
2016-08-20 (Sat)
19:002016-08-28 (Sun)
16:15
Festival Grand Cinema
Cine Moko
Remarks
- On-the-day Ticket Purchase Arrangement : Tickets are available at URBTIX outlets until one hour before the screening, after which tickets are available at URBTIX website and mobile app. On-the-day tickets will also be available at the Self-service Ticketing Kiosk of the respective venue, subject to availability.
- Unless otherwise stated, all films (except English-speaking films) are subtitled in English.
- While it is the HKIFFS’s policy to secure the best possible print of the original version for all its screenings, the HKIFFS appreciates its patrons’ understanding on occasions when less than perfect screening copies are screened.
