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Once Upon a Time in China and America

NR1h 42m1997Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
IMDb: 6.3/10
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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.

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Martial ArtsKung FuChinaForeign WorkerColonisationKung Fu Master

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What is Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) 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 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.

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China and America?

Once Upon a Time in China and America stars Jet Li (Wong Fei Hung), Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam (Aunt Yee / Diana), Xiong Xinxin (Kwai Geuk-Chat), Power Chan Kwok-Pong (Dr. So), Jeff Wolfe (Billy). The film 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 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated NR.

Is Once Upon a Time in China and America worth watching?

Once Upon a Time in China and America holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Action, Western, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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