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Once Upon a Time in China
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Once Upon a Time in China

1991-08-15 · 133 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Drama

In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?

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Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,826,459

Top Cast

Jet LiJet LiWong Fei Hung
Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoLeung Foon
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauJacky Cheung Hok-yauBuck Teeth So
Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamRosamund Kwan Chi-Lam13th Aunt
Kent Cheng Jak-siKent Cheng Jak-siPorky Wing
Yuen Gam-FaiYuen Gam-FaiLing Wan Kai
Yen Shi-KwanYen Shi-KwanIron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Lau ShunLau ShunNaval Commander Lau
Wu MaWu MaGrand Uncle Chueng
Yau Gin-GwokYau Gin-GwokShaho Gang Leader
Yuen Cheung-yanYuen Cheung-yanYim's Opponent
Karel Wong Chi-yeungKarel Wong Chi-yeungGovernor
Sunny Yuen Shun-YiSunny Yuen Shun-YiHonorable Manchu Soldier
Xiong XinxinXiong XinxinShaho Gang Member
Jonathan IsgarJonathan IsgarMr. Jackson
Mark KingMark KingBritish General Wickens
Steve TartaliaTiger
Colin GeorgeJesuit Priest
Leung Gam-SanLeung Gam-SanOpera Troupe Boss
Sin Ka-Fai

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