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Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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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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?
Rating:R
Genre:Action, Drama
Written By:Edward Leung Yiu-ming, Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tsui Hark, Yuen Kai-chi
In Theaters:8/15/1991
Box Office:$3,826,459
Runtime:133 minutes
Studio:Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Cast
Tsui Hark
Director
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
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