A Better Tomorrow (1986)
Cantonese crime film directed by John Woo
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 34m 94 min
- Released
- 2 August 1986
- Language
- Cantonese
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
A Better Tomorrow has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). The Cantonese film released on 2 August 1986. It is directed by John Woo and stars Ti Lung, Chow Yun-fat and Leslie Cheung.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Woo
- Cinematography
- Horace Wong Wing-Hang
- Music
- Joseph Koo
- Written by
- John Woo, Chan Hing-ka, Leung Suk-Wah
- Produced by
- Tsui Hark, John Woo
- Production
- Film Workshop, Cinema City
- Distribution
- Ho O Las Cases, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
- Set in
- Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 August 1986
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.
When did A Better Tomorrow release?
A Better Tomorrow released on 2 August 1986.
Who directed A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow is directed by John Woo.
Who is in the cast of A Better Tomorrow?
The cast of A Better Tomorrow includes Ti Lung, Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu and Waise Lee.
Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow online?
A Better Tomorrow streams on Netflix.
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