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A Better Tomorrow(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-08-02
74%
589 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
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: $4,999,517.00
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
石燕子
Mr. Yiu
曾江
Kin
Video Trailer A Better Tomorrow
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A BETTER TOMORROW (1986) Trailer for John Woo's groundbreaking classic with Chow Yun-Fat
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A BETTER TOMORROW (1986) Trailer for John Woo's groundbreaking classic with Chow Yun-Fat - Trailer
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