Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

08/15/1991 (HK) • 2h 13m

Action, Drama

Never was a Hero needed more...

Overview

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.

Top Billed Cast

Jet Li

Wong Fei Hung

Yuen Biao

Leung Foon

Rosamund Kwan

13th Aunt

Yuen Gam-Fai

Ling Wan Kai

Yen Shi-Kwan

Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

Lau Shun

Naval Commander Lau

Wu Ma

Grand Uncle Chueng


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Part of the Once Upon a Time in China Collection

Includes Once Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, Once Upon a Time in China IV

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,826,459.00

Keywords

martial arts

kung fu

hero

china

colonisation

19th century

qing dynasty

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