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A Better Tomorrow
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A Better Tomorrow

1986-08-02 · 95 min · ★ 7.4

Action · Crime · Drama

A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

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Directors
John Woo
Production companies
Cinema City Company Limited, Film Workshop
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,402,445
Revenue
USD 4,459,629

Top Cast

Ti LungTi LungSung Chi Ho
Chow Yun-FatChow Yun-FatMark Lee
Leslie CheungLeslie CheungSung Chi Kit
Emily Chu Bo-YeeEmily Chu Bo-YeeJackie
Waise Lee Chi-HungWaise Lee Chi-HungShing
Tien FengTien FengMr. Sung
John WooJohn WooInspector Wu
Sek Yin-TsiSek Yin-TsiMr. Yiu
Kenneth TsangKenneth TsangKin
Wang HsiehWang HsiehBoss Wang
Leung MingLeung MingUncle Chan
Chan Chi-FaiChan Chi-FaiBoss Wang's Nephew
Kam Hing-YinKam Hing-YinKit's Supervisor
Tsui HarkTsui HarkMusic Judge
Pierre TremblayPierre TremblayInterpol Officer
To Wai-WoTaiwan Gangster Killed in the Restaurant
Lau Shung-FungLau Shung-FungTaiwan Gangster Killed in the Restaurant
Shing Fu-OnShing Fu-OnShing's Bodyguard
Shing Fui-OnShing Fui-OnShing's Bodyguard
Hung San-NamShing's Bodyguard

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