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Title: Once Upon a Time in China

Release Date: 15 Aug 1991

Runtime: 2h 14m

Genre: Action, Drama

Director: Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Production Companies: Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (421 votes)

Cast

  • Wong Fei Hung: Jet Li
  • Leung Foon: Yuen Biao
  • Buck Teeth So: Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
  • 13th Aunt: Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
  • Porky Wing: Kent Cheng Jak-Si
  • Ling Wan Kai: Yuen Gam-Fai
  • Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung: Yen Shi-Kwan
  • Naval Commander Lau: Lau Shun
  • Grand Uncle Chueng: Wu Ma
  • Shaho Gang Leader: Yau Gin-Gwok
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