A Better Tomorrow II

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Woo’s kinetic thriller ramps up the action and crazy plot twists to deliver a satisfying sequel to his breakout hit.

  • Director

    John Woo

  • With

    Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun-fat

  • Hong Kong 1987. 104min

  • Digital (restoration)

  • Certificate

    18

  • Cantonese with English subtitles

Former triad gangster Ho is offered early parole in exchange for spying on his old mentor. He takes the deal when he learns that his cop sibling is also working the case. Woo’s sequel intensifies the action, adding more impressively choreographed shoot-outs and showdowns, spilling out across multiple sets, which foreshadow the ambition and scale of future films The Killer and Hard Boiled.

Contains graphic violence.

Joint ticket available with A Better Tomorrow on either date (subject to availability). Tickets £22.50, concessions £19.50 (Members pay £2.50 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.