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Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Action Drama

Never was a Hero needed more...

Release Date: 1991, August 15
Directors: Tsui Hark
Countries: Hong Kong
Production: Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Cast: Jet Li, Yuen Cheung-Yan, Yuen Biao, Mark King, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Yuen Shun-Yi, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Wu Ma, To Wai-Wo, Lau Shun, Mike Leeder, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

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?

Keywords:

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