Once Upon a Time in China and America 1997
The story is set in both Hong Kong and the U.S. So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time... See full summary »
Director:
Sammo Hung Kam-BoStars:
Jet Li, Rosamund KwanCast
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jet Li | ... | ||
Rosamund Kwan | ... | ||
Xin Xin Xiong | ... | 'Clubfoot' Seven (as Xiong Xin Xin) | |
Kwok-Pong Chan | ... | Sol (as Chan Kwok Pong) | |
Jeff Wolfe | ... | Billy | |
Joseph Sayah | ... | Bandit Leader (as Joe Sayah) | |
Chrysta Bell Zucht | ... | Sarah, the Indian Girl | |
Kong Lung | |||
Richard Ng | ... | Han | |
William Fung | |||
Johnny Koo | |||
Roger Yuan | ... | Dick | |
Ryon Marshall | |||
T.J. Storm | ... | Rival Tribe Indian Brave | |
Gavin Perry |
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The story is set in both Hong Kong and the U.S. 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. Written by Eugene Wu <infinitey@juno.com>Plot Summary | Add Synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Martial Arts | Kung Fu | Sequel | Immigration | Once Upon A Time In The Title | See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
Hong KongRelease Date:
22 February 1997 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
C'era una volta in Cina e in America See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$3,909,638 (Hong Kong)Company Credits
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Jet's cool bullet-dodging in the climactic fight is fun, but only real highlight is the scene where Fei Hung's loyal comrade Seven attempts to cure his master's amnesia by fighting him in the styles of villains from the previous films.
The supporting cast are a painful bunch of stereotypes, and their acting ability leaves a great amount to be desired, but if you can get past that this is enjoyable enough hokum.