Also known as: 英雄本色, Jing1 Hung4 Bun2 Sik1, yīngxióng běnsè (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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A Better Tomorrow (Chinese: 英雄本色; Jyutping: Jing1 Hung4 Bun2 Sik1; lit. 'true colours of a hero') is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed and produced by John Woo, with a screenplay by Woo, Chan Hing-ka, and Leung Suk-wah. The film stars Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun-fat, Emily Chu, and Waise Lee. Ti plays Ho, a triad gangster and money counterfeiter who is sent to prison after being betrayed by his subordinate, Shing (Lee).
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A Better Tomorrow (무적자) — verified Korean film. Released 2010-01-01. Directed by Song Hae-seong. 4 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 124
Genre: action film
Original language: Korean
Title: A Better Tomorrow
Chinese Title: 英雄本色
Year: 1986
Location: Hong Kong
Director: John Woo
Origin: 홍콩
Language: 광동어
Source reconciliation
Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 영웅본색; KoreaAPI uses 무적자 (chosen by source authority).
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A Better Tomorrow (Chinese: 英雄本色; Jyutping: Jing1 Hung4 Bun2 Sik1; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03, via KoreaAPI).
When was A Better Tomorrow released?
A Better Tomorrow was released in 2010-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
Who stars in A Better Tomorrow?
Cast includes Joo Jin-mo, Song Seung-heon, Kim Kang-woo, Jo Han-seon (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
Who directed A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow was directed by Song Hae-seong (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's runtime (min)?
A Better Tomorrow — Runtime (min): 124 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's genre?
A Better Tomorrow — Genre: action film (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's original language?
A Better Tomorrow — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's title?
A Better Tomorrow — Title: A Better Tomorrow (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's chinese title?
A Better Tomorrow — Chinese Title: 英雄本色 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's year?
A Better Tomorrow — Year: 1986 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's location?
A Better Tomorrow — Location: Hong Kong (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's director?
A Better Tomorrow — Director: John Woo (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's origin?
A Better Tomorrow — Origin: 홍콩 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
What is A Better Tomorrow's language?
A Better Tomorrow — Language: 광동어 (verified via Wikidata Q498105 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; Wikipedia A Better Tomorrow 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC; TMDB 58959 2026-09-03 21:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-03).
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