A Better Tomorrow 1986
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56 Reviews
87%
Gummy
10%
SplatA reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sung Chi Ho
as Mark Lee
as Sung Chi Kit
as Jackie
as Shing
as Mr. Sung
as Inspector Wu
as Mr. Yiu
as Kin
as Boss Wang
Director:
Writer:
薛群, John Woo, Chan Hing-Kai, Leung Suk-Wah
Stars:
Ti Lung, Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Tien Feng, John Woo, Sek Yin-Tsi, Kenneth Tsang, Wang Hsieh,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1986 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Better Tomorrow
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
薛
JW
CHK
LSW
Cast
as Sung Chi Ho
as Mark Lee
as Sung Chi Kit
as Jackie
as Shing
as Mr. Sung
as Inspector Wu
as Mr. Yiu
as Kin
as Boss Wang
as Uncle Chan
as Boss Wang's Nephew
as Kit's Supervisor
as Music Judge
as Interpol Officer
as Taiwan Gangster Killed in the Restaurant
as Taiwan Gangster Killed in the Restaurant
as Shing's Bodyguard
as Shing's Bodyguard
as Shing's Bodyguard
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Shing's Gangster
as Taiwanese Triad
as Taiwanese Triad
as Taiwanese Triad
as Taiwanese Triad
as Triad Member in Parking Lot
as Man in Brawl (uncredited)
as Man in Brawl (uncredited)
as Henchman (uncredited)
as
as (uncredited)
as
as
Produced by
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