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Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

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  • Aug 15, 1991
  • 2h 13m
  • R

7.1/10

TMDB user score
515 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Once Upon a Time in China is a 1991 action and drama film directed by Tsui Hark. Its leading cast includes Jet Li, Yuen Biao and Jacky Cheung Hok-yau. It runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. It belongs to the Once Upon a Time in China Collection. Its original language is Cantonese.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 13 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
Cantonese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 515 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

[Trailer] 黃飛鴻 ( Once Upon A Time In China ) - Restored Version · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jet Li Wong Fei Hung
  • Yuen Biao Leung Foon
  • Jacky Cheung Hok-yau Buck Teeth So
  • Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam 13th Aunt
  • Kent Cheng Jak-si Porky Wing
  • Yuen Gam-Fai Ling Wan Kai
  • Yen Shi-Kwan Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
  • Lau Shun Naval Commander Lau
  • Wu Ma Grand Uncle Chueng
  • Yau Gin-Gwok Shaho Gang Leader
  • Yuen Cheung-yan Yim's Opponent
  • Karel Wong Chi-Yeung Governor
  • Sunny Yuen Shun-Yi Honorable Manchu Soldier
  • Xiong Xinxin Shaho Gang Member
  • Jonathan Isgar Mr. Jackson
  • Mark King British General Wickens
  • Steve Tartalia Tiger
  • Colin George Jesuit Priest

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