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A Better Tomorrow

1986·95 min

A Better Tomorrow

Directed by John Woo

ActionCrimeDrama

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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Sung Chi Ho

Mark Lee

Sung Chi Kit

Emily Chu Bo-Yee

Jackie

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Horace Wong Wing-Hang

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A Better Tomorrow (1986) is about 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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John Woo directed A Better Tomorrow (1986).

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