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Once Upon a Time in China

Original title: 黃飛鴻

Never was a Hero needed more...

1991 · R · 2h 13m

Directed by Tsui Hark

7.1

TMDB audience score
515 votes, out of 10

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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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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