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Once Upon a Time in China and America
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Once Upon a Time in China and America

1997-02-01 · 102 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Western

So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.

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Production details

Directors
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
Production companies
Win's Entertainment Ltd., China Star Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000

Top Cast

Jet LiJet LiWong Fei Hung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamRosamund Kwan Chi-LamAunt Yee / Diana
Xiong XinxinXiong XinxinKwai Geuk-Chat
Power Chan Kwok-pongPower Chan Kwok-pongDr. So
Jeff WolfeJeff WolfeBilly
Joseph SayahJoseph SayahBandit Leader
ChrystabellChrystabellSarah, the Indian Girl
Patrick Lung KongPatrick Lung KongUncle Lone
Richard Ng Yiu-honRichard Ng Yiu-honUncle Han
William Fung Kwun-ManImmigrant Worker
Johnny Koo Kwok-WahImmigrant Worker
Roger YuanRoger YuanDick
T.J. StormT.J. StormRival Tribe Indian Brave
Ryon Marshall
Gavin Perry
Chris Doughton
Freddy Joe
Jason De HoyosFierce Eagle
Daniel LujánDaniel LujánFlying Eagle
Steve Beasley

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