Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Wong Fei Hung

Never was a Hero needed more...

134 min★ 7.2 · 21,698 votes

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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?

Release date

August 15, 1991

Country of origin

Hong Kong SAR China

Box office

$3,826,459