Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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?
Director: Tsui Hark
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Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung |
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Yuen Biao as Leung Foon |
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Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Buck Teeth So |
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Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as 13th Aunt |
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Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Porky Wing |
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Yuen Gam-Fai as Ling Wan Kai |
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Yen Shi-Kwan as Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung |
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Lau Shun as Naval Commander Lau |
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Wu Ma as Grand Uncle Chueng |
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Yau Gin-Gwok as Shaho Gang Leader |
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Yuen Cheung-Yan as Yim's Opponent |
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Karel Wong Chi-Yeung as Governor |
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Yuen Shun-Yi as Honorable Manchu Soldier |
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Xiong Xinxin as Shaho Gang Member |
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Jonathan Isgar as Mr. Jackson |
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Mark King as British General Wickens |
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Steve Tartalia as Tiger |
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Colin George as Jesuit Priest |
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Leung Gam-San as Opera Troupe Boss |
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Sin Ka-Fai as |
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Joanna Peijffers as Joanna |
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San Sin as Lion Dance Drummer |
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To Wai-Wo as Local Militia |
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Bill Lung Biu as Shaho Gang Member |
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Tong Pau-Chung as Shaho Gang Member |
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Mike Leeder as Western Restaurant Guest |
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Jack Wong as |
| Directing | Tsui Hark | Director |
| Production | Tsui Hark | Producer |
| Sound | Romeo Díaz | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai | Director of Photography |
| Camera | David Chung | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Wilson Chan Pui-Ka | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Marco Mak Chi-Sin | Editor |
| Camera | Andy Lam Kwok-Wah | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Bill Wong Chung-Piu | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Xiong Xinxin | Stunts |
| Crew | Xiong Xinxin | Stunt Double |
| Sound | James Wong Jim | Theme Song Performance |
| Sound | James Wong Jim | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Elsa Tang Bik-Yin | Writer |
| Writing | Edward Leung Yiu-Ming | Writer |
| Writing | Tsui Hark | Writer |
| Writing | Yuen Kai-Chi | Writer |
| Production | Raymond Chow | Producer |
| Sound | George Lam Tsz-Cheung | Songs |
| Crew | Yuen Woo-Ping | Stunts |
| Crew | Ridley Tsui Bo-Wah | Choreographer |
| Art | Kenneth Yee | Art Direction |