A Better Tomorrow (Le Syndicat du crime) (Leslie Cheung)

Show & Culture

Cheung plays Kit, a young police inspector torn between his duty and the bonds with his older brother, a former member of the underworld. As the latter tries to redeem himself after a stint in prison, Kit must face his own contradictions in a crime-ridden city. Directed by action master John Woo, the film is a foundational work in the spectacular and compelling "heroic bloodshed" genre, blending stylized shootouts, a sense of honor, and tragic melodrama. An absolute classic, with dazzling pacing, a complex script, and unapologetic violence, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, and Leslie Cheung.