Once Upon a Time in China and America(1997)
黃飛鴻之西域雄獅
Once Upon a Time in China and America Synopsis
So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.
Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) is a action and western film directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, released on February 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin and Power Chan Kwok-Pong. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Writers:
- Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Sharon Hui, Sze Mei-Yee
- Producers:
- Tsui Hark, Charles Heung
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Gregg
- Composer:
- Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
- Production:
- Win's Entertainment Ltd., China Star Entertainment
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Once Upon a Time in China and America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jet Li
as Wong Fei Hung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
as Aunt Yee / Diana
Xiong Xinxin
as Kwai Geuk-Chat
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
as Dr. So
Jeff Wolfe
as Billy
Joseph Sayah
as Bandit Leader
Chrystabell
as Sarah, the Indian Girl
Patrick Lung Kong
as Uncle Lone
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Uncle Han
- William Fung Kwun-Man
William Fung Kwun-Man
as Immigrant Worker
- Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah
as Immigrant Worker
Roger Yuan
as Dick
Key crew
Directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, written by Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Sharon Hui and Sze Mei-Yee, produced by Tsui Hark and Charles Heung.
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Once Upon a Time in China and America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 118 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time in China and America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China and America online?
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Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China and America?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) includes Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin, Power Chan Kwok-Pong and Jeff Wolfe. The film was directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in China and America released?
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Once Upon a Time in China and America was released on February 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Once Upon a Time in China and America worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in China and America?
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