Film
A Better Tomorrow
1986· R· 1h 35m· Action· Crime· Drama
“Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.”
A Better Tomorrow (1986) charts the turbulent relationship between a reformed ex-gangster and his policeman brother, torn between loyalty to his criminal past and the law-abiding life he's built. As familial bonds fray under the weight of moral choices and old allegiances, the film delves into the consequences of redemption and the enduring power of blood ties in the face of societal expectations and personal redemption.
1986-08-02
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Woo
WriterChan Hing-Kai
Producer温嘉文
Director of PhotographyHorace Wong Wing-Hang
Original Music ComposerJoseph Koo
EditorKam Ma
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 36 crew)
Details
Released1986-08-02
Runtime1h 35m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosCinema City Company Limited · Film Workshop
Budget$1M
Box office$4M
LanguagesCantonese · English
CountriesHong Kong
Rating7.4/10 · 627 votes
Original languagecn
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