Once Upon a Time in China and America 1997
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56 Reviews
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SplatSo 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Wong Fei Hung
as Aunt Yee / Diana
as Kwai Geuk-Chat
as Dr. So
as Billy
as Bandit Leader
as Sarah, the Indian Girl
as Uncle Lone
as Uncle Han
as Immigrant Worker
Director:
Writer:
Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Philip Kwok, Sze Mei-Yee, Sharon Hui, So Man-Sing
Stars:
Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin, Power Chan Kwok-Pong, Jeff Wolfe, Joseph Sayah, Chrystabell, Patrick Lung Kong, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, William Fung Kwun-Man,
Genres:
Action,Western
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Once Upon a Time in China and America
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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SMY
SH
SMS
Cast
as Wong Fei Hung
as Aunt Yee / Diana
as Kwai Geuk-Chat
as Dr. So
as Billy
as Bandit Leader
as Sarah, the Indian Girl
as Uncle Lone
as Uncle Han
as Immigrant Worker
as Immigrant Worker
as Dick
as Rival Tribe Indian Brave
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as Fierce Eagle
as Flying Eagle
as
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as Mayor's Assistant
as
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as Redhaired Warrior
as Mum
as
as
as Susan the Saloon Girl (uncredited)
as Lion Dance Drummer (uncredited)
as Bandito / Gang of Seven (uncredited)
as Lung's Wife (uncredited)
as Member of Gang of 7 (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Inn Keeper (uncredited)
as Mayor's Assistant (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Railroad Laborer (uncredited)
as Railroad Worker (uncredited)
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