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Once Upon a Time in China(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-08-15
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473 Votes
Time: 2h 13m
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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?
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
Yau Gin-Gwok
Shaho Gang Leader
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