A Better Tomorrow

Leslie Cheung had a successful career as an idol in youth films, but he took a major leap as a dramatic actor with John Woo's masterpiece of aesthetic violence and heroic camaraderie. Shedding away his persona as the rebellious romantic lead, Cheung plays a young ambitious police officer betrayed by the sins of his gangster brother (Ti Lung). Originally cast as a box office guarantee for Woo's investors, Cheung proved his mettle with a powerful performance that put him on equal ground opposite his macho male co-stars. The result gave Cheung his first bona-fide blockbuster and opened the door for a wider range of roles for the talented young star.

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Buy 10 tickets of Rouge and other screenings in the programme "Glory Days: When Leslie Met Anita" to receive a complimentary limited edition postcard set, featuring 8 unique designs inspired by signature works of Cheung and Mui. For details, please refer to Ticketing Information.

日期日期 Date	時間时间 Time	地點地点 Venue
21/4/2018 (Sat)	2:30pm	Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive

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