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Once Upon a Time in China
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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?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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?
Cast, crew and production details
About Once Upon a Time in China
Cast
Jet LiWong Fei Hung
Yuen BiaoLeung Foon
Jacky Cheung Hok-YauBuck Teeth So
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam13th Aunt
Kent Cheng Jak-SiPorky Wing
Yuen Gam-FaiLing Wan Kai
Yen Shi-KwanIron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Lau ShunNaval Commander LauCredits
- Directed by
- Tsui Hark
- Written by
- Tsui Hark, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Yuen Kai-Chi, Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- cn
- Original title
- 黃飛鴻
- Collection
- Once Upon a Time in China Collection
- Box office
- $3.8M
Production
- Paragon FilmsHong Kong
Orange Sky Golden HarvestHong Kong
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