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Summary

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?

Details

Release Date: August 15, 1991

Runtime: 133 minutes

Genres: Action, Drama

Rating: 7.1/10 (473 votes)


Once Upon a Time in China Collection

  • Once Upon a Time in China II

    Once Upon a Time in China II

    Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat Sen from the military.

  • Once Upon a Time in China III

    Once Upon a Time in China III

    Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.

  • Once Upon a Time in China IV

    Once Upon a Time in China IV

    Wong Fei Hung must win another Lion Dance contest in order to defeat the eight foreign concessions in Shanghai.

  • Once Upon a Time in China and America

    Once Upon a Time in China and America

    So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.

  • Once Upon a Time in China

    Once Upon a Time in China

    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?

  • Once Upon a Time in China V

    Once Upon a Time in China V

    After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.


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Cast

  • Jet Li

    Jet Li

    Wong Fei Hung

  • Yuen Biao

    Yuen Biao

    Leung Foon

  • Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

    Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

    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

  • Yau Gin-Gwok

    Yau Gin-Gwok

    Shaho Gang Leader

  • 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

  • Bill Lung Biu

    Bill Lung Biu

    Shaho Gang Member

  • Mike Leeder

    Mike Leeder

    Western Restaurant Guest

  • Jack Wong

    Jack Wong