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Once Upon a Time in China

1991 · 2h 14m · Action · Drama

Never was a Hero needed more...

IMDb
7.2
Rotten Tomatoes
90%

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Overview

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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Cast

Jet Li

Jet Li

Wong Fei Hung

Yuen Biao

Yuen Biao

Leung Foon

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Buck Teeth So

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

13th Aunt

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Porky Wing

Yuen Gam-Fai

Yuen Gam-Fai

Ling Wan Kai

Yen Shi-Kwan

Yen Shi-Kwan

Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

Lau Shun

Lau Shun

Naval Commander Lau

Wu Ma

Wu Ma

Grand Uncle Chueng

Yau Gin-Gwok

Yau Gin-Gwok

Shaho Gang Leader

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Yim's Opponent

Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

Governor

Yuen Shun-Yi

Yuen Shun-Yi

Honorable Manchu Soldier

Xiong Xinxin

Xiong Xinxin

Shaho Gang Member

Jonathan Isgar

Jonathan Isgar

Mr. Jackson

Mark King

Mark King

British General Wickens

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Media

Details

Release date
August 15, 1991
Status
Released
Original language
cn
Runtime
2h 14m
Rated
R
Revenue
$3,826,459
Genres
Action, Drama

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