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A Better Tomorrow (Chinese: 英雄本色; Jyutping: Jing1 hung4 bun2 sik1; literally: "True Colors of a Hero") is a 1986 Hong Kong crime film directed by John Woo and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat. The film had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.
Although it was produced with a tight budget and was relatively unknown until it went on screen (due to virtually no advertising), it broke Hong Kong's box office record and went on to become a blockbuster in Asian countries. It is highly regarded, ranking at #2 of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures. Its success also ensured the sequel A Better Tomorrow 2, also directed by Woo, and A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon, a prequel directed by Tsui Hark. Out of the various movies it inspired across nations, a very popular Hindi remake was Aatish: Feel the Fire starring Sanjay Dutt.
Although Ti Lung was the film's lead actor, co-star Chow Yun-fat's breakout performance out-shined him, solidifying the latter's status as one of the top superstars in the Hong Kong film industry. Chow's character "Mark Gor" was imitated by many fans even decades after the film's release.
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Director Mitsuyo Miyazaki discusses what she learned working on the 2013 Lexus Short Films, plus a look at the movies she's made since. Learn more at: http://lexus-int.com/jp/lexusshortfilms/a-better-tomorrow/ Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt Follow us on Tumblr: http://departurelane.tumblr.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LexusGlobal
More at Lexusshortfilms.com Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB Originally from Osaka, Japan, Miyazaki began her career as a stage performer and actress at a very early age. Her directorial debut short film TSUYAKO opened at 2011 Palm Springs International ShortFest where the film won Future Filmmakers Award and Audience Award. TSUYAKO went on to screen at over 60 film festivals worldwide, winning 38 awards including the DGA Award for the Best Female Student Director and Grand Jury prizes at Academy Award qualified film festivals. Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt YouTube: http://www.yout...
More at Lexusshortfilms.com Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB The characters in Mitsuyo Miyazaki's Lexus Short Film "A Better Tomorrow" enter a new world of adventure. Join them for this inside look at the set to learn from Miyazaki how she endeavored to create this emotional and heartwarming journey. Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LexusGlobal
More at Lexusshortfilms.com Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB Director Mitsuyo Miyazaki welcomes you to the set of her Lexus Short Film, "A Better Tomorrow." She is on location in Miyagi, Japan with her cast and crew filming the opening scenes. Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LexusGlobal
More at Lexusshortfilms.com Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB Where can you see a Lexus LF-LC Concept car? In the new Lexus Short Film, "A Better Tomorrow" from Japanese Director Mitsuyo Miyazaki. Check out the car in this behind the scenes look on location in Tokyo. Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LexusGlobal
More at Lexusshortfilms.com Subscribe to Lexus International: http://bit.ly/19l9PgB In the near future when water is scarce, Shin and Myra, two orphans following in their scientist father's footsteps, develop a technology that could turn the tides of time and heal the earth. But when dark forces kidnap them in an attempt to steal their father's invention, the device is mistakenly activated and a mysterious power unleashed. While trying to escape their captors, they are magically transported on a voyage out of this world. Visit our website: http://www.lexus-int.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LexusInt/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LexusGlobal