martial arts,kung fu,hero,china,colonisation,19th century,qing dynasty

Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Tsui Hark
  • Profile picture of Jet Li
    Wong Fei Hung Jet Li
  • Profile picture of Yuen Biao
    Leung Foon Yuen Biao
  • Profile picture of Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
    Buck Teeth So Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
  • Profile picture of Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
    13th Aunt Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
  • Profile picture of Kent Cheng Jak-Si
    Porky Wing Kent Cheng Jak-Si
  • Profile picture of Yuen Gam-Fai
    Ling Wan Kai Yuen Gam-Fai
  • Profile picture of Yen Shi-Kwan
    Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung Yen Shi-Kwan
  • Profile picture of Lau Shun
    Naval Commander Lau Lau Shun

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Keywords

  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • hero
  • china
  • colonisation
  • 19th century
  • qing dynasty