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[[Image:A Better Tomorrow Chow Yun Fat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''A Better Tomorrow II'' (1987)]] | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow Chow Yun Fat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''A Better Tomorrow II'' (1987)]] | ||
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+ | '''''A Better Tomorrow II''''' is a 1987 Hong Kong action film sequel to ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]''. [[John Woo]] returned to direct the film, and once again stars [[Chow Yun-Fat]], this time as the twin younger brother of the character he played in the first film. Chow Yun-Fat would return in the 1989 prequel ''[[A Better Tomorrow III]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Film Title}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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==Beretta 92F== | ==Beretta 92F== | ||
− | The [[Beretta 92F]] is used | + | The [[Beretta 92F]] is used by every main character and many of Triad gangsters throughout the film. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[Image:ABT2 023.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:ABT2 023.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holds his Beretta. The slide-mounted safety is clearly visible.]] |
− | [[Image:ABetterTomorrow_II_02.jpg| | + | [[Image:Chowyunfatberetta.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ken with his Beretta.]] |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:ABetterTomorrow_II_02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A classic John Woo pose as Ken uses two 92F pistols akimbo in the final shootout.]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken pointing Beretta.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) points a Beretta that was handed to him by Uncle Ken ([[Kenneth Tsang]]).]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken using Beretta to support.jpg| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si side view mac 10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Side view of Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) fires two Beretta 92F pistols and Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) fires a MAC-10.]] |
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken using Beretta to support.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) supporting himself with his empty Beretta after being shot multiple times.]] | ||
== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
+ | The [[Colt Python]] is seen in the hands of Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]). | ||
+ | [[Image:ColtPythonSS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python stainless steel variant with 4" barrel and Colt marked rubber combat grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
+ | [[Image:ABT2 019.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) and Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) take cover. A Colt Python in the hand of Ken.]] | ||
− | + | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | |
− | [[Image: | + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is held by Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) while Ko Ying-Pui's (Kwan Shan) silent henchman uses what appears to be a similar model suppressed revolver to frame Lung Si for murder. Note that the cylinder obviously holds max 5 rounds, indicating it is a J-Frame revolver by Smith & Wesson. Sung Tse-Kit ([[Leslie Cheung]]) also carries this revolver. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] |
+ | [[Image:A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_framed.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) struggling to stop Ko Ying-Pui (Kwan Shan) from shooting Boss Wong (Ng Man-tat).]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si framed close up.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Close-up of the revolver in the hand of Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]).]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 silent henchman.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A revolver with a suppressor used by Ko's silent henchman.]] | ||
− | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | + | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== |
− | [[ | + | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is seen in the hand of an NYPD officer. Hong Kong police officers are also seen holding this revolver at the end of the film. |
− | + | [[File:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | |
− | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 police officer.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A New York police officer holding his revolver.]] | |
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− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 police officer.jpg|thumb| | ||
== Smith & Wesson 59 == | == Smith & Wesson 59 == | ||
− | Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson 59]] | + | Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson 59]] during the final shootout. This is a continuity error, as he switches to the S&W after being seen firing two [[Beretta 92F]] pistols. |
− | [[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg| | + | [[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Sung Tse-Ho handgun.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Sung Tse-Ho handgun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sung Tse-Ho fires a Smith & Wesson 59 along with a Beretta.]] |
− | == | + | ==Colt Commander== |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Ti assassin.jpg|thumb| | + | An assassin sent to kill Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) uses a suppressed [[Colt Commander]]. |
− | + | [[File:ColtCombatCommander.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | |
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Ti assassin.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A suppressed Colt Commander is used by an assassin sent to kill Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]).]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Mini Uzi== | ==Mini Uzi== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[Mini Uzi]] is used by Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) in the shipyard raid and by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) during the final shootout. |
− | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[Image:Abettertomorrow2 1.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken with a shotgun and mini uzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) dual-wielding a shotgun and a Mini Uzi when he attacks Triad gangsters.]] |
− | + | [[Image:Abettertomorrow2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holds a Mini Uzi as the explosion goes off. Chow Yun-Fat's reaction is real because the explosion was a little more powerful than expected.]] | |
==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
− | The [[MAC-10]] is used by Ken Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) in the shipyard raid. Later | + | The [[MAC-10]] is used by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) in the shipyard raid. Later it is used by Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) and Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) during the final shootout at Triad boss Ko Ying-Pui's mansion. Also seen in the hands of several mafia gangsters who attempted to kill Lung Si in New York. |
− | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] |
− | [[Image:ABT2 006.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:ABT2 MAC-10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) opens fire with the MAC-10 during the shipyard raid.]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si with mac10.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:ABT2 006.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) fires the MAC-10.]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si close up mac 10.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si with mac10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) fires a MAC-10 with two magazines taped together "jungle style".]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si side view mac 10.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si close up mac 10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Close-up of the MAC-10.]] |
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Lung Si side view mac 10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Side view of Lung Si ([[Dean Shek]]) fires a MAC-10 and Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) fires two Beretta 92F pistols.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
− | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s are used by some of Triad gangsters. |
− | + | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | |
− | [[Image:ABT2 017.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:ABT2 017.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Triad gangster gets shot while holding his MP5A3.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
− | ==Franchi SPAS-12== | + | ==Franchi SPAS-12== |
− | The [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is used by Ken Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) to kill several mafia gangsters in New York. | + | The [[Franchi SPAS-12]] is used by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) to kill several mafia gangsters in New York. |
− | [[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed - 12 Gauge]] |
− | [[Image:ABetterTomorrow_II_01.jpg| | + | [[Image:ABetterTomorrow_II_01.jpg|600px|none|thumb|Ken pumps the SPAS-12.]] |
− | == | + | ==Remington Model 31 (Replica)== |
− | + | A replica of the [[Remington Model 31]] shotgun, with pistol grip, is used by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) during the final shootout. | |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:MGC M31 pistol grip.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MGC Replica Remington Model 31 with pistol grip]] |
− | [[ | + | [[File:ABT2 507.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is seen.]] |
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken | + | [[File:ABT2 508.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holds the shotgun.]] |
− | [[Image:SawnoffShotgunabettertomorrow.jpg| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken with shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) arming himself.]] |
+ | [[Image:SawnoffShotgunabettertomorrow.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ken on the right fires the shotgun.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 Ken firing shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) fires at Triad gangsters.]] | ||
− | = | + | =Others= |
==M18 smoke grenade== | ==M18 smoke grenade== | ||
− | + | [[M18 smoke grenade]]s are used by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) and Sung Tse-Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) during the final shootout at Ko's mansion. M18 smoke grenades are incorrectly shown as high-explosive weapons. | |
[[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | [[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | ||
− | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 grenades.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 grenades.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) amazed how powerful the grenade is after an explosion.]] |
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+ | ==Mk 2 hand grenade== | ||
+ | A few of [[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s are used by Ken "Gor" Lee ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) to blow up Ko's counterfeiting operation during the final shootout at his mansion. | ||
+ | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg||none|thumb|200px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) with a Mk 2 grenade hanging on a bullet hole of his older brother's trench coat.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:A Better Tomorrow 2 grenades.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ken ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) amazed how powerful the grenade is after an explosion.]] | ||
+ | =See Also= | ||
+ | * ''[[A Better Tomorrow]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[A Better Tomorrow III]]'' | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Action]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:John Woo]] | [[Category:John Woo]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Hong Kong Produced/Filmed]] |
Latest revision as of 06:26, 23 February 2024
A Better Tomorrow II is a 1987 Hong Kong action film sequel to A Better Tomorrow. John Woo returned to direct the film, and once again stars Chow Yun-Fat, this time as the twin younger brother of the character he played in the first film. Chow Yun-Fat would return in the 1989 prequel A Better Tomorrow III.
The following weapons were used in the film A Better Tomorrow II:
Handguns
Beretta 92F
The Beretta 92F is used by every main character and many of Triad gangsters throughout the film.
![](/images/thumb/2/27/ABT2_023.jpg/600px-ABT2_023.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/7/7f/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_using_Beretta_to_support.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_using_Beretta_to_support.jpg)
Colt Python
The Colt Python is seen in the hands of Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat).
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A Smith & Wesson Model 36 is held by Lung Si (Dean Shek) while Ko Ying-Pui's (Kwan Shan) silent henchman uses what appears to be a similar model suppressed revolver to frame Lung Si for murder. Note that the cylinder obviously holds max 5 rounds, indicating it is a J-Frame revolver by Smith & Wesson. Sung Tse-Kit (Leslie Cheung) also carries this revolver.
![](/images/thumb/a/a5/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_framed.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_framed.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/4/42/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_framed_close_up.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_framed_close_up.jpg)
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is seen in the hand of an NYPD officer. Hong Kong police officers are also seen holding this revolver at the end of the film.
Smith & Wesson 59
Sung Tse-Ho (Ti Lung) uses a Smith & Wesson 59 during the final shootout. This is a continuity error, as he switches to the S&W after being seen firing two Beretta 92F pistols.
Colt Commander
An assassin sent to kill Lung Si (Dean Shek) uses a suppressed Colt Commander.
![](/images/thumb/6/67/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Ti_assassin.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Ti_assassin.jpg)
Submachine Guns
Mini Uzi
The Mini Uzi is used by Lung Si (Dean Shek) in the shipyard raid and by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) during the final shootout.
![](/images/thumb/e/e2/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_with_a_shotgun_and_mini_uzi.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_with_a_shotgun_and_mini_uzi.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/4/4d/Abettertomorrow2_1.jpg/600px-Abettertomorrow2_1.jpg)
MAC-10
The MAC-10 is used by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) in the shipyard raid. Later it is used by Sung Tse-Ho (Ti Lung) and Lung Si (Dean Shek) during the final shootout at Triad boss Ko Ying-Pui's mansion. Also seen in the hands of several mafia gangsters who attempted to kill Lung Si in New York.
![](/images/thumb/f/f9/ABT2_MAC-10.jpg/600px-ABT2_MAC-10.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/d/df/ABT2_006.jpg/600px-ABT2_006.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/d/d3/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_with_mac10.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Lung_Si_with_mac10.jpg)
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are used by some of Triad gangsters.
Shotguns
Franchi SPAS-12
The Franchi SPAS-12 is used by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) to kill several mafia gangsters in New York.
Remington Model 31 (Replica)
A replica of the Remington Model 31 shotgun, with pistol grip, is used by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) during the final shootout.
![](/images/thumb/2/25/ABT2_508.jpg/600px-ABT2_508.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/4/4f/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_with_shotgun.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_with_shotgun.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/6/6c/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_firing_shotgun.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_Ken_firing_shotgun.jpg)
Others
M18 smoke grenade
M18 smoke grenades are used by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) and Sung Tse-Ho (Ti Lung) during the final shootout at Ko's mansion. M18 smoke grenades are incorrectly shown as high-explosive weapons.
![](/images/thumb/3/3f/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenades.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenades.jpg)
Mk 2 hand grenade
A few of Mk 2 hand grenades are used by Ken "Gor" Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) to blow up Ko's counterfeiting operation during the final shootout at his mansion.
![](/images/thumb/3/3a/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenade.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenade.jpg)
![](/images/thumb/3/3f/A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenades.jpg/600px-A_Better_Tomorrow_2_grenades.jpg)