Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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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?
Status: Released
Release Date: Aug 15, 1991
Runtime: 2h 14m
Director: Tsui Hark
Writer: Yuen Kai-Chi, Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tsui Hark, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming