Once Upon a Time in China backdrop

Once Upon a Time in China 1991 Directed by Tsui Hark 黃飛鴻

Never was a Hero needed more...

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.

Country Hong Kong
Production Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
Spoken Languages Cantonese , English
Gneres Action , Drama
Production Companies Orange Sky Golden Harvest , Paragon Films
Revenue $3,826,459
Release Date 15 August 1991
133 mins
Cast
Jet Li Wong Fei Hung
Yuen Biao Leung Foon
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau Buck Teeth So
Rosamund Kwan 13th Aunt
Kent Cheng Jak-Si Porky Wing
Yuen Gam-Fai Ling Wan Kai
Yen Shi-Kwan Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Lau Shun Naval Commander Lau
Wu Ma Grand Uncle Chueng
Yau Gin-Gwok Shaho Gang Leader
袁祥仁 Yim's Opponent
Yuen Shun-Yi Honorable Manchu Soldier
Xiong Xinxin Shaho Gang Member
Jonathan Isgar Mr. Jackson
Mark King British General Wickens
Colin George Jesuit Priest
Leung Gam-San Opera Troupe Boss
San Sin Lion Dance Drummer
To Wai-Wo Local Militia
Bill Lung Biu Shaho Gang Member
Tong Pau-Chung Shaho Gang Member
Mike Leeder Western Restaurant Guest