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A Better Tomorrow

Film · 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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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Woodirector · writer
  2. 薛群writer
  3. Leung Suk-Wahwriter
  4. Chan Hing-Kaiwriter
  5. Kam Maeditor
  6. Tsui Harkexecutive producer
  7. Joseph Koocomposer
  8. Horace Wong Wing-Hangcinematographer
  9. 温嘉文producer
  10. David Wuproducer

On screen

  1. Emily Chu Bo-Yeelead actor
  2. Ti Lunglead actor
  3. Leslie Cheunglead actor
  4. Chow Yun-Fatlead actor
  5. John Woosupporting actor
  6. Sek Yin-Tsisupporting actor
  7. Wang Hsiehsupporting actor
  8. Leung Mingsupporting actor
  9. Tien Fengsupporting actor
  10. Waise Lee Chi-Hungsupporting actor
  11. Kenneth Tsangsupporting actor
  12. Tsui Harkguest actor
  13. Chu Tak-Waiguest actor
  14. Hsiu Chuan Yangguest actor
  15. Pierre Tremblayguest actor
  16. Hon Nin-Sangguest actor
  17. Chung Chi-Yungguest actor
  18. Danny Ng Wai-Yipguest actor
  19. Kam Hing-Yinguest actor
  20. Wei Ho Tuguest actor
  21. Yiu Chan-Lamguest actor
  22. David Ho Wing-Hinguest actor
  23. Ma Yuk-Singguest actor
  24. Shing Fu-Onguest actor
03

From the people who made A Better Tomorrow

82
  1. The Killer1989 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  2. Once a Thief1991 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  3. Hard Boiled1992 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. Bullet in the Head1990 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  5. Hand of Death1976 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. The Blade1995 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  7. Manhunt2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. The Master1992 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. Blackjack1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Reign of Assassins2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Red Cliff II2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Replacement Killers1998 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  13. The Twins Effect2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Killer2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Hard Target1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Thunderbolt1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Paycheck2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Twin Dragons1992 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  19. Green Snake1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Windtalkers2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Contract Killer1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Breaking News2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Face/Off1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Time and Tide2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Mission: Impossible II2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Broken Arrow1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. The Legend of the Swordsman1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  29. Flying Swords of Dragon Gate2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Big Hit1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Red Cliff2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Hostage2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. The Mermaid2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Once Upon a Time in China III1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. All's Well, Ends Well1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Silent Night2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Once Upon a Time in China1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  40. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Once Upon a Time in China II1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. New Dragon Gate Inn1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  43. A Chinese Ghost Story III1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  44. Sword Master2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. The Battle at Lake Changjin2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. The Taking of Tiger Mountain2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Seven Swords2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. Black Mask1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. Double Team1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. Bulletproof Monk2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. Iron Monkey1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  55. Knock Off1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  58. Swordsman1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  59. The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  60. The Hire2001 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  61. Kung Fu Cult Master1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Appleseed: Ex Machina2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. The Way of the Dragon1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. King of Beggars1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. Brotherhood of the Wolf2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Fist of Legend1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  68. Yes, Madam!1985 · FilmNotable· 14 shared
  69. Bride of Chucky1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  72. Crying Freeman1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  74. Kung Fu Yoga2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. The Myth2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. King of Comedy1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. Operation Red Sea2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Once Upon a Time in China and America1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Aces Go Places1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. The Bodyguard2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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04

Through the cast

54
  1. A Chinese Ghost StoryLeslie CheungHorace Wong Wing-Hang1987 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  2. RougeEmily Chu Bo-YeeLeslie Cheung1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. A Chinese Ghost Story IILeslie CheungTsui Hark1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Heart of DragonEmily Chu Bo-Yee1985 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  5. God of Gamblers' ReturnChow Yun-Fat1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Eagle Shooting HeroesLeslie Cheung1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. Prison on FireChow Yun-Fat1987 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  8. God of GamblersChow Yun-Fat1989 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  9. Happy TogetherLeslie Cheung1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. The Legend of Drunken MasterTi Lung1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. The Bride with White HairLeslie Cheung1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Project GutenbergChow Yun-Fat2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Anna and the KingChow Yun-Fat1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  14. Days of Being WildLeslie Cheung1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Dragonball EvolutionChow Yun-Fat2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Detective Chinatown 1900Chow Yun-Fat2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Full ContactChow Yun-Fat1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Cold War IIChow Yun-Fat2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  19. Ashes of TimeLeslie Cheung1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Farewell My ConcubineLeslie Cheung1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The CorruptorChow Yun-Fat1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Curse of the Golden FlowerChow Yun-Fat2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. The Monkey KingChow Yun-Fat2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The Children of Huang ShiChow Yun-Fat2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. ConfuciusChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonChow Yun-Fat2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. ShanghaiChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. City on FireChow Yun-Fat1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  29. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the DragonTi Lung2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Let the Bullets FlyChow Yun-Fat2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Wing ChunWaise Lee Chi-Hung1994 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  32. Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanTien FengTi Lung1969 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  33. The One-Armed SwordsmanTien Feng1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The Time to Live and the Time to DieTien Feng1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Warrior's WayTi Lung2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Police Story 3: Super CopKenneth Tsang1992 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  37. Five Fingers of DeathTien Feng1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Tricky BrainsWaise Lee Chi-HungShing Fui-On1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  39. ErosTien Feng2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. God of Gamblers IIChow Yun-FatShing Fui-On1990 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  41. Dragon LordTien Feng1982 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  42. Miracles: The Canton GodfatherTien Feng1989 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  43. The Young MasterTien Feng1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. Die Another DayKenneth Tsang2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Kung Fu DunkKenneth Tsang2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Running Out of TimeWaise Lee Chi-Hung1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Master of the Flying GuillotineSham Chin-Bo1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Rush Hour 2Kenneth Tsang2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Ebola SyndromeShing Fui-On1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. OverheardWaise Lee Chi-Hung2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Detective Chinatown 2Kenneth Tsang2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. A Touch of ZenHan Ying-ChiehYeung Sai-Gwan1970 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  53. As Tears Go ByChan Chi-FaiMa Yuk-Sing1988 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  54. Game of Death IITo Wai-WoMa Hon-Yuen1981 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
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Across the whole team

7
  1. Police Story1985 · FilmFaint· 7 shared
  2. Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · FilmFaint· 7 shared
  3. Legacy of Rage1986 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  4. The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter1984 · FilmFaint· 7 shared
  5. Return to the 36th Chamber1980 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  6. The Protector1985 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  7. Project A1983 · FilmFaint· 5 shared

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Same franchise

2
  1. A Better Tomorrow II1987 · FilmExceptional· 20 shared
  2. A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon1989 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared