A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang members are difficult to break
This film launched Chow Yun-Fat into superstardom after his flawless performance in this movie. He plays Mark Gor, a Hong Kong gangster known for his coolness.
John Woo was responsible for creating a whole new genre with A Better Tomorrow in 1986; the heroic bloodshed genre. A Better Tomorrow is a ground breaking movie. Hollywood blockbusters like “The Matrix” would never have existed if it hadn’t been for A Better Tomorrow.
Directed by: John Woo
Starring: Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung
Run time: 92 minutes
Classification: 18
