A Better Tomorrow (1986)
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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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Sung Tse-Kit -
Jackie -
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Father Sung -
Inspector Wu -
Mr. Yiu -
Ken -
Shing's right hand man -
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'Little' Wang -
Uncle Chan -
Mr. Mok -
Interpol Officer
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Director:
John WooWriters:
Hing-Ka Chan, Suk-Wah Leung, John WooAll Cast & Crew
Awards
6 wins & 14 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
In the scene where Kit rushes Jackie to a music recital, the violinist playing before Jackie plays the theme song of the movie.
Quotes
Mr. Yiu:
So, what did Ho say, bastard?
Goofs
The cello playing at the "audition" (c.11 minutes) is inaccurately mimed.
Alternate Versions
German TV and Video-Versions are heavily cut for violence. The full uncut version was re-released by Astro-Video (Screenpower) and features all the violence. The Laserdisc-Release is also uncut
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SparrowfallBrian Eno
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Action | Crime | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
2 August 1986Language
Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Country of Origin
Hong KongFilming Locations
Hong Kong, ChinaBox Office
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,999,517
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