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1991 · 133 min · R

Once Upon a Time in China

Directed by Tsui Hark · Action, Drama

Once Upon a Time in China (1991) is a Action film, directed by Tsui Hark set in Foshan during the 1800s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated R.

A martial arts, with a tense tone. Themes of freedom & oppression and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
James Wong JimRomeo Díaz
Cinematography
Arthur Wong Ngok-taiWilson Chan Pui-KaAndy Lam Kwok-wahBill Wong Chung-PiuDavid Chung
Cast
Jet LiYuen BiaoJacky Cheung Hok-yauRosamund Kwan Chi-LamKent Cheng Jak-siYuen Gam-FaiYen Shi-KwanLau Shun

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Foshan
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive