Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

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Once Upon a Time in China on IMDb 7.4/10 15,100 votes

Released:
1991-08-15

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?

Director:
Tsui Hark

Runtime:
2h 14min

Genre:
Action, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Jet Li
    as
    Wong Fei Hung
  • Yuen Biao
    as
    Leung Foon
  • Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
    as
    Buck Teeth So
  • Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
    as
    13th Aunt
  • Kent Cheng Jak-Si
    as
    Porky Wing