Movie

Once Upon a Time in China and America

★ 5.9(118)19971h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Release date: 1997-02-01
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Cantonese
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Win's Entertainment Ltd.
Part of: Once Upon a Time in China Collection

Once Upon a Time in China and America — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in China and America

Once Upon a Time in China and America is a 1997 movie in the Action and Western genres, directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, starring Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam and Xiong Xinxin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 118 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in China and America in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Joseph Sayah

Bandit Leader

Chrystabell

Sarah, the Indian Girl

Patrick Lung Kong

Uncle Lone

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Uncle Han

William Fung Kwun-Man

Immigrant Worker

Johnny Koo Kwok-Wah

Immigrant Worker

Roger Yuan

Dick

Themes & keywords

martial artskung fuchinaforeign workercolonisationkung fu master

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China and America in Italy?+

Once Upon a Time in China and America is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once Upon a Time in China and America on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in China and America is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in China and America?+

Once Upon a Time in China and America has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

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

Once Upon a Time in China and America stars Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin, Power Chan Kwok-Pong and Jeff Wolfe.

When did Once Upon a Time in China and America come out?+

Once Upon a Time in China and America is a 1997 movie directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in China and America?+

Once Upon a Time in China and America is Action and Western film.

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.