A Better Tomorrow

Name: A Better Tomorrow
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1986-08-02
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.60
Cast: Emily Chu, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Leslie Cheung

– A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.60 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 35 Minutes

Release Year:

1986

Original Name:

英雄本色

A Better Tomorrow (1986) - Also known as 英雄本色

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

Styles:

Harsh, Breathtaking, Melancholic, Talky, Stylized, Rough, Exciting, Suspenseful, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

1980s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Hong Kong

Filming Locations:

Taipei, Taiwan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, California, Asia

Genre:

Crime, Action, Thriller, Drama

Editor's Pick for:

Boys' night

A Better Tomorrow (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Aug 1986

Language:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

MPAA Content-Rating:

Not Rated

Directed by:

John Woo

Story Written By:

Suk-Wah Leung, John Woo, Hing-Ka Chan

Main Actors:

Emily Chu, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Leslie Cheung

Plot:

This story is the tale of two brothers: one a successful counterfeiter and the younger a fledgling graduate of the HK police academy. The plot revolves around the split when the younger brother learns the other is a criminal and the efforts of the criminal brother to reform. Along the way are plenty of heists, double-crosses, and shoot outs.

Awards:

6 wins & 14 nominations.

Production Company:

CJ Entertainment

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

93%