Movie · 1991
Once Upon a Time in China
“Never was a Hero needed more...”
Released 15 August 1991 134 min Action / Drama More from 1991 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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?
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How old were they?
Lau Shun
as Naval Commander Lau
Wu Ma
as Grand Uncle Chueng
Yen Shi-Kwan
as Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
as Porky Wing
Bill Lung Biu
as Shaho Gang Member
Yuen Biao
as Leung Foon
Yuen Cheung-Yan
as Yim's Opponent
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Buck Teeth So
Jet Li
as Wong Fei Hung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
as 13th Aunt
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung
as Governor
Yuen Gam-Fai
as Ling Wan Kai
Yau Gin-Gwok
as Shaho Gang Leader
Jonathan Isgar
as Mr. Jackson
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The numbers
28years between the oldest and youngest billed
52Lau Shun — oldest on the call sheet
24Karel Wong Chi-Yeung — youngest billed
36average age of the credited cast