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A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

1986 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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Cast

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Sung Chi Ho

Chow Yun-Fat

Chow Yun-Fat

Mark Lee

Leslie Cheung

Leslie Cheung

Sung Chi Kit

Emily Chu Bo-Yee

Emily Chu Bo-Yee

Jackie

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Shing

Tien Feng

Tien Feng

Mr. Sung

John Woo

John Woo

Inspector Wu

Sek Yin-Tsi

Sek Yin-Tsi

Mr. Yiu

Kenneth Tsang

Kenneth Tsang

Kin

Wang Hsieh

Wang Hsieh

Boss Wang

Details

Director

John Woo

Tagline

"Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature."

Status

Released

Original Language

CN

Revenue

$4,459,629

Production

Cinema City, Film Workshop

Reviews

J

JPV852

November 28, 2025

★ 8/10

Really good Hong Kong crime-thriller from John Woo that features decent fight scenes and a great performance by Chow Yun-Fat in a supporting role. I'll be watching the sequel sometime next week. **3.75/5**

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