A Better Tomorrow in order

This story is the tale of two brothers: one a successful counterfeiter and the younger a fledgling graduate of the HK police academy. The plot revolves around the split when the younger brother learns the other is a criminal and the efforts of the criminal brother to reform. Along the way are plenty of heists, double-crosses, and shoot outs. Written by Victor R. Volkman 3 films, 5h 17m in all, in release order.

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   A Better Tomorrow

   1986 · 95 min

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

   Worth the Hype
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   A Better Tomorrow II

   1987 · 104 min

   A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.

   Worth the Hype
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   A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

   1989 · 118 min

   Before the events of A Better Tomorrow (1986), Mark 'Gor' Lee heads to Saigon during the Vietnam War to bring home his uncle and cousin, but his task becomes complicated when a well-known criminal tries to help him.

   Popcorn Flick