Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
黃飛鴻

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Info:

• Date: August 15, 1991
• Genre: Martial Arts
• Producers: Tsui Hark (director), Yiu Ming Leung (writer)

Plot:

• "Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?"

Cast:

• Jet Li as Wong Fei-Hung
• Rosamund Kwan as Aunt Yee
• Yuen Biao as Leung Fu
• Kent Cheng as Porky
• Jacky Cheung as Sol

Thoughts:

• First film in Once Upon a Time in China series
• Based on Cantonese folk hero Wong Fei Hung

Links:

• Wikipedia
• YouTube Search

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