Once Upon a Time in China

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?

Directed by Tsui Hark

Top cast

Jet Li

Wong Fei Hung

Yuen Biao

Leung Foon

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Buck Teeth So

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

13th Aunt

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Porky Wing

Yuen Gam-Fai

Ling Wan Kai

Yen Shi-Kwan

Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

Lau Shun

Naval Commander Lau

Wu Ma

Grand Uncle Chueng

Yau Gin-Gwok

Shaho Gang Leader

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Yim's Opponent

Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

Governor

Yuen Shun-Yi

Honorable Manchu Soldier

Xiong Xinxin

Shaho Gang Member

Jonathan Isgar

Mr. Jackson

Mark King

British General Wickens

S

Steve Tartalia

Tiger

C

Colin George

Jesuit Priest

Leung Gam-San

Opera Troupe Boss

S

Sin Ka-Fai

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