Return to a Better Tomorrow
新英雄本色
“In a world of crime Brotherhood is the most important weapon...”
Synopsis
An adventure that delves into the dark caverns of the underworld and tells the tale of three chivalrous gangsters who attempt to escape the powerful clutch of their gang leader.
Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Lobster Tsui
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
Tong Chun
Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching
Chili
Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
Lui Wei
Collin Chou
Holland Boy
James Wong Jim
Barrister Wong Tai-Man
Michael Wong
Duke Simon
Paul Chun Pui
Fred Simon
Isabel Leung Pooi-Woo
Ting Tong
Fung Chung-Yee
Little Lobster
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
Officer But
Chan Chi-Fai
Tsui
John Ching Tung
Brother Chiu
Lo Meng
Black Ox
Lee Siu-Kay
Officer torturing Lobster
Gary Mak Wing-Lun
Uncle Five
Lui Siu-Ming
Dumbell, Chun's gang member
Lee Yiu-King
Rascal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Jing
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Score
- Marco Wan Ho-Kit
- Original Title
- 新英雄本色
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Good Standard International Ltd., Wong Jing's Workshop Ltd., Golden Harvest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Marco Wan Ho-Kit
Cheng Siu-Keung
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Wong Jing, Barbie Tung Wan-Si
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Jing
Director
Wong Jing
Writer
Wong Jing
Producer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Editor
Dion Lam
Stunt Coordinator
William Chang Suk-Ping
Production Design
Poon Kin-Kwan
Stunt Coordinator
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to a Better Tomorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to a Better Tomorrow about?
An adventure that delves into the dark caverns of the underworld and tells the tale of three chivalrous gangsters who attempt to escape the powerful clutch of their gang leader.
Who directed Return to a Better Tomorrow?
Return to a Better Tomorrow was directed by Wong Jing.
Who stars in Return to a Better Tomorrow?
The principal cast of Return to a Better Tomorrow includes Lau Ching-Wan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Collin Chou.
When was Return to a Better Tomorrow released and how long is it?
Return to a Better Tomorrow was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to a Better Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to a Better Tomorrow was composed by Marco Wan Ho-Kit.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to a Better Tomorrow?
Return to a Better Tomorrow holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).