A Better Tomorrow

– 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.

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A Better Tomorrow (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Aug 1986

Language:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

John Woo

Writer:

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

Main Actors:

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

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:

CJ Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%