A Better Tomorrow
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A Better Tomorrow
Summary
A Better Tomorrow is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,998 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- A Better Tomorrow received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film[3].
- A Better Tomorrow's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- A Better Tomorrow was directed by John Woo[5].
- John Woo wrote the screenplay for A Better Tomorrow[6].
- Chan Hing-ka wrote the screenplay for A Better Tomorrow[7].
- Leung Suk-Wah wrote the screenplay for A Better Tomorrow[8].
- A Better Tomorrow's composer is recorded as Joseph Koo[9].
- A Better Tomorrow's genre is crime film[10].
- A Better Tomorrow's genre is action film[11].
- A Better Tomorrow's genre is drama film[12].
- A Better Tomorrow's genre is buddy film[13].
- A Better Tomorrow was followed by A Better Tomorrow 2[14].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Ti Lung[15].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Chow Yun-fat[16].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Leslie Cheung[17].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Emily Chu[18].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Waise Lee[19].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Tien Feng[20].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was John Woo[21].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Sek Yin-Tsi[22].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Kenneth Tsang[23].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Shing Fui-on[24].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Wang Hsia[25].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Leung Ming[26].
- A cast member of A Better Tomorrow was Kam Hing Yin[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
A Better Tomorrow was produced by Tsui Hark[28]. It was directed by John Woo[5]. Screenwriters include John Woo[6], Chan Hing-ka[7], and Leung Suk-Wah[8]. Cast members include Ti Lung[15], Chow Yun-fat[16], Leslie Cheung[17], Emily Chu[18], Waise Lee[19], and Tien Feng[20].
Publication
Publication dates include August 2, 1986[29], August 8, 1986[30], April 25, 1987[31], May 23, 1987[32], September 8, 1988[33], and September 24, 1991[34]. The original language of A Better Tomorrow was Cantonese[35]. Genres include crime film[10], action film[11], drama film[12], and buddy film[13]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[36] and theatrical release[37].
Reception
A Better Tomorrow received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film[3]. Reviews include 93%[38], 4.5/5[39], 7.6/10[40], 4/5[41], 7.3/10[42], and 78/100[43].
Adaptations and Inspiration
A Better Tomorrow was followed by it 2[14].
Why It Matters
A Better Tomorrow ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,998 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
What awards did A Better Tomorrow receive?
Honors received include Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film[3].