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Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature. - A Better Tomorrow
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Title: A Better Tomorrow

Release Date: 2 Aug 1986

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Director: Cinema City, Film Workshop

Production Companies: Cinema City, Film Workshop

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.425 (524 votes)

Cast

  • Sung Chi Ho: Ti Lung
  • Mark Lee: Chow Yun-Fat
  • Sung Chi Kit: Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing
  • Jackie: Emily Chu Bo-Yee
  • Shing: Waise Lee Chi-Hung
  • Mr. Sung: Tien Feng
  • Inspector Wu: John Woo
  • Mr. Yiu: Sek Yin-Tsi
  • Kin: Kenneth Tsang
  • Boss Wang: Wang Hsieh
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