Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China 1991

7.4/10

IMDB Rating : 7.4

FD Smart Rating : 7.4

Synopsis : Amid foreign incursion, Wong Fei-hung fights to defend his community against corrupt officials, local gangsters and a rival in martial arts.

Regions Available ( 3 ) :
Hong Kong , Singapore , Thailand

Actors:

Yuen Biao , Kent Cheng , Jonathan Isgar , Mark King , Yen Shi-Kwan , Steve Tartalia , Jacky Cheung , Rosamund Kwan , Jet Li , Biao Yuen

Creators:

Yiu-ming Leung , Elsa Tang , Hark Tsui , Kai-Chi Yuen

Languages:

Mandarin , Cantonese [Original]

Subtitles:

Simplified Chinese , English , Traditional Chinese , Thai

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History

Release Date:

1991

Run Time:

2h13m

Maturity Rating:

Recommended for ages 16 and up

Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. 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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