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Once Upon a Time in China(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-08-15
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Time: 2h 13m
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Overview:
Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.
Languages: Cantonese, English.
Countries:
Hong Kong
Revenue: $3,826,459.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Paragon Films
Movie: Once Upon a Time in China
Top 10 Billed Cast
李连杰
Wong Fei Hung
元彪
Leung Foon
張學友
Buck Teeth So
關之琳
13th Aunt
鄭則仕
Porky Wing
袁錦輝
Ling Wan Kai
任世官
Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
刘洵
Naval Commander Lau
午馬
Grand Uncle Chueng
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