Once Upon a Time in China(1991)
黃飛鴻
Never was a Hero needed more...
Once Upon a Time in China Synopsis
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?
Once Upon a Time in China (1991) is a action and drama film directed by Tsui Hark, released on August 15, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 502 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsui Hark
- Writers:
- Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tsui Hark
- Producers:
- Tsui Hark, Raymond Chow
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
- Composer:
- Romeo Díaz
- Production:
- Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Revenue:
- $3,826,459
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time in China (1991) Trailer
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Once Upon a Time in China Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Once Upon a Time in China.
[Trailer] 黃飛鴻 ( Once Upon A Time In China ) - Restored Version
Trailer
The Origin of Jet Li's Iconic 'Shadowless Kick'
Featurette
Jet Li Once Broke His Leg... Then Kept Filming Anyway!
Featurette
Once Upon a Time in China Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jet Li
as Wong Fei Hung
Yuen Biao
as Leung Foon
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Buck Teeth So
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
as 13th Aunt
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
as Porky Wing
Yuen Gam-Fai
as Ling Wan Kai
Yen Shi-Kwan
as Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Lau Shun
as Naval Commander Lau
Wu Ma
as Grand Uncle Chueng
Yau Gin-Gwok
as Shaho Gang Leader
Yuen Cheung-Yan
as Yim's Opponent
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung
as Governor
Key crew
Directed by Tsui Hark, written by Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming and Tsui Hark, produced by Tsui Hark and Raymond Chow.
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Once Upon a Time in China Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 502 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time in China – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China online?
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Once Upon a Time in China (1991) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in China (1991) includes Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam and Kent Cheng Jak-Si. The film was directed by Tsui Hark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in China released?
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Once Upon a Time in China was released on August 15, 1991 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Once Upon a Time in China worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time in China (1991) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 502 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in China?
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Yes. The official Once Upon a Time in China trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.