Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

1991
2h 14m
7.1

7.1/10

478 votes • View on IMDb

"Never was a Hero needed more..."

Overview

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?

Status: Released

Revenue: $3,826,459

Language: CN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Paragon Films Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Production Countries
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese English French

Quick Facts

Original Title 黃飛鴻
Release Date August 15, 1991
Status Released
Language CN
IMDb ID tt0103285

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

Key Crew

Tsui Hark
Producer
Tsui Hark
Director
Yuen Kai-Chi
Writer
Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
Writer
Tsui Hark
Writer
Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
Writer
Raymond Chow
Producer