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Return to a Better Tomorrow

1994-07-14 · 103 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Thriller · Crime

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.

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Directors
Wong Jing
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Good Standard International Ltd., Wong Jing's Workshop Ltd., Golden Harvest Productions
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lau Ching-wanLau Ching-wanLobster Tsui
Ekin Cheng Yee-KinEkin Cheng Yee-KinTong Chun
Chingmy Yau Suk-ChingChingmy Yau Suk-ChingChili
Ben Lam Kwok-BunLui Wei
Collin ChouCollin ChouHolland Boy
James Wong JimJames Wong JimBarrister Wong Tai-Man
Michael WongMichael WongDuke Simon
Paul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiFred Simon
Isabel Leung Pooi-WooIsabel Leung Pooi-WooTing Tong
Fung Chung-YeeLittle Lobster
Parkman Wong Pak-ManParkman Wong Pak-ManOfficer But
Chan Chi-FaiChan Chi-FaiTsui
John Ching TungJohn Ching TungBrother Chiu
Lo MengLo MengBlack Ox
Lee Siu-keiLee Siu-keiOfficer torturing Lobster
Gary Mak Wing-LunGary Mak Wing-LunUncle Five
Lui Siu-mingLui Siu-mingDumbell, Chun's gang member
Lee Yiu-kingLee Yiu-kingRascal
Tang Chiu-YauTang Chiu-YauRascal
Ernest MauserErnest MauserSnr Police Officer

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