Once Upon a Time in China
“Never was a Hero needed more...”
1991•R•2h 13m•7.1•Released
ActionDrama
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
Writer
Elsa Tang Bik-yin, Edward Leung Yiu-ming, Tsui Hark, Yuen Kai-chi
Revenue
$4M
Languages
Cantonese, English, French
Studio
Paragon Films
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
Production
Company
Paragon Films
Company
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Producer
Tsui Hark
Producer
Raymond Chow
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