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A Better Tomorrow(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-08-02
74%
542 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.
Overview:
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
Languages: Cantonese, English.
Countries:
Hong Kong
Revenue: $4,469,460.00
ProductionCompanies:
Cinema City
Film Workshop
Movie: A Better Tomorrow
Top 10 Billed Cast
狄龍
Sung Chi Ho
周潤發
Mark Lee
張國榮
Sung Chi Kit
朱寶意
Jackie
李子雄
Shing
田丰
Mr. Sung
吴宇森
Inspector Wu
Sek Yin-Tsi
Mr. Yiu
曾江
Kin
Wang Hsieh
Boss Wang
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A BETTER TOMORROW (1986) Trailer for John Woo's groundbreaking classic with Chow Yun-Fat - Trailer
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