A Better Tomorrow
英雄本色
“United as brothers. Divided by revenge.”
Synopsis
A former smuggler attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother after his release from prison.
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A Better Tomorrow 2018 - Official trailer with English Subs - CinemAsia 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ding Sheng
- Screenplay & Story
- Ding Sheng, Xu Yang
- Original Score
- Lao Zi, Dou Peng
- Original Title
- 英雄本色
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Jingxi Culture, Sparkle Roll Media, United Entertainment Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ding Sheng
Ding Sheng, Xu Yang, Jia Zhijie, John Woo
Lao Zi, Dou Peng
Ding Yu
Ding Sheng
Zhang Miao, Lu Qian, Joe Tam, Chen Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Ding Sheng
Director
Zhang Miao
Producer
Ding Sheng
Screenplay
Xu Yang
Screenplay
Lu Qian
Producer
Joe Tam
Producer
Chen Wei
Producer
Ding Sheng
Editor
Ding Yu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Better Tomorrow
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What is A Better Tomorrow about?
A former smuggler attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother after his release from prison.
Who directed A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow was directed by Ding Sheng.
Who stars in A Better Tomorrow?
The principal cast of A Better Tomorrow includes Wang Kai, Ma Tianyu, Darren Wang, Yu Ailei, Lam Suet.
When was A Better Tomorrow released and how long is it?
A Better Tomorrow was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for A Better Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Better Tomorrow was composed by Lao Zi, Dou Peng.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).