Once Upon a Time in China and America
Originally released in 1997. Once Upon a Time in China and America is a action/western film. directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
Starring Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, and Xiong Xinxin
Synopsis
So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (114 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Language
CN
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Jet Li
as Wong Fei Hung
Rosamund Kwan
as Aunt Yee / Diana
Xiong Xinxin
as Kwai Geuk-Chat
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
as Dr. So
Jeff Wolfe
as Billy
Joseph Sayah
as Bandit Leader
Chrystabell
as Sarah, the Indian Girl
Kong Lung
as Uncle Lone
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Uncle Han
William Fung Kwun-Man
as Immigrant Worker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Win's Entertainment Ltd.
- China Star Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in China and America about?
So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working...
Who directed Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Once Upon a Time in China and America was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
How long is Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Once Upon a Time in China and America has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in China and America released?
Once Upon a Time in China and America was released on February 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in China and America?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in China and America includes Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xiong Xinxin, Power Chan Kwok-Pong, Jeff Wolfe.
Is Once Upon a Time in China and America worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in China and America has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.