HONG KONG · 1986

A Better Tomorrow

John Woo
Hong Kong New Wave brotherhood sibling relationship prison snake observer arrest revenge conciliation
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A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

Year1986
CountryHong Kong
DirectorJohn Woo
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