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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: August 15, 1991

Runtime: 133 minutes

Genres: Action, Drama

Rating: 7.2/10 (427 votes)


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Cast

  • Jet Li

    Jet Li

    Wong Fei Hung

  • Yuen Biao

    Yuen Biao

    Leung Foon

  • Jacky Cheung

    Jacky Cheung

    Buck Teeth So

  • Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

    Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

    13th Aunt

  • Kent Cheng Jak-Si

    Kent Cheng Jak-Si

    Porky Wing

  • Yuen Gam-Fai

    Yuen Gam-Fai

    Ling Wan Kai

  • Yen Shi-Kwan

    Yen Shi-Kwan

    Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

  • Lau Shun

    Lau Shun

    Naval Commander Lau

  • Wu Ma

    Wu Ma

    Grand Uncle Chueng

  • Yuen Cheung-Yan

    Yuen Cheung-Yan

    Yim's Opponent

  • Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

    Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

    Governor

  • Yuen Shun-Yi

    Yuen Shun-Yi

    Honorable Manchu Soldier

  • Xiong Xinxin

    Xiong Xinxin

    Shaho Gang Member

  • Jonathan Isgar

    Jonathan Isgar

    Mr. Jackson

  • Mark King

    Mark King

    British General Wickens

  • Steve Tartalia

    Steve Tartalia

    Tiger

  • Leung Gam-San

    Leung Gam-San

    Opera Troupe Boss

  • San Sin

    San Sin

    Lion Dance Drummer

  • To Wai-Wo

    To Wai-Wo

    Local Militia

  • Bill Lung Biu

    Bill Lung Biu

    Shaho Gang Member

  • Jack Wong Wai-Leung

    Jack Wong Wai-Leung