
Once Upon a Time in China III(1993)
Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.


“Never was a Hero needed more...”
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?

Jet Li
Wong Fei Hung

Yuen Biao
Leung Foon

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Buck Teeth So

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
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
Once Upon a Time in China is a action, drama film released in 1991 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, hero, china, colonisation, 19th century. Directed by Tsui Hark, it stars Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau. 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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