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A Better Tomorrow

#80246

1986 · dir. Michael Mann · 135 min · 1.85:1

Amber / Blue palette · Very dark

Key colours
#A29042
#AB694E
#937738
#C48D74
#32311B
Stripes
420
Brightness
20%
Saturation
27%
Avg shot
7.9s
Stock
35mm
Frames
194,400
About this film+

Two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law as one is a cop and the other a reformed triad member. The story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of a criminal past. The film uses a gritty urban style with dark blues and bright muzzle flashes.