Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

08/15/1991 (HK) • Action, Drama • 2h 13m

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.

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

Jacky Cheung

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

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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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