
A Better Tomorrow(1986)
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.


Wong Kam-Kwei, a gang boss on the decline, overseeing bathhouses and karaoke bars, falls for a small restaurant owner, Mei. He begins to help her business, and learns that Mei is already in love with Leung, a member of his gang. He’s also like a brother to Kam-Kwei. When a rival gang hoping to steal his territory kills Leung, the only thing left for Kam-Kwei to do now is to protect Mei and avenge Leung.

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Kwai

Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin
Mei

Wong Yau-Nam
Leung

Michael Chan Wai-Man
Uncle Two

Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Uncle B

Philip Keung Ho-Man
Bill

Wilson Ai Wai
Police Officer

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Uncle Kwan

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Pui Chun

Deep Ng Ho-Hong
Cheong
Gangster Payday is a crime, action, comedy film released in 2014 exploring themes of triad. Directed by Lee Po-Cheung, it stars Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin, Wong Yau-Nam. Wong Kam-Kwei, a gang boss on the decline, overseeing bathhouses and karaoke bars, falls for a small restaurant owner, Mei. He begins to help her business, and learns that Mei is already in love with Leung, a member of his gang. He’s also like a brother to Kam-Kwei. When a rival gang hoping to steal his territory kills Leung, the only thing left for Kam-Kwei to do now is to protect Mei and avenge Leung.
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