Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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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
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: August 15, 1991
Cast
- Jet Li - Wong Fei Hung
- Yuen Biao - Leung Foon
- Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau - Buck Teeth So
- Rosamund Kwan - 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
Screenplay
Music: Romeo Díaz, James Wong Jim
Cinematography: Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Editing: Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Production: Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: cn
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance
Keywords
martial arts, kung fu, hero, china, colonisation, 19th century, qing dynasty
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in China about?
- 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?
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in China?
- Once Upon a Time in China was directed by Tsui Hark.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China?
- Once Upon a Time in China stars Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Yuen Gam-Fai.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in China?
- Once Upon a Time in China has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in China?
- Once Upon a Time in China is a Action, Drama film.
- How much did Once Upon a Time in China gross?
- Once Upon a Time in China grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in China produced?
- Once Upon a Time in China was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Once Upon a Time in China?
- The themes of Once Upon a Time in China include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.