Once Upon a Time in China and America
1997, Cantonese. Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Once Upon a Time in China and America
Once Upon a Time in China and America is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India.
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Once Upon a Time in China: watch order
Cast & crew
- Sammo Hung Kam-boDirector
- Jet LiWong Fei Hung
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamAunt Yee / Diana
- Xiong XinxinKwai Geuk-Chat
- Power Chan Kwok-pongDr. So
- Jeff WolfeBilly
- Joseph SayahBandit Leader
- ChrystabellSarah, the Indian Girl
- Patrick Lung KongUncle Lone
- Richard Ng Yiu-honUncle Han
- William Fung Kwun-ManImmigrant Worker
- Johnny Koo Kwok-WahImmigrant Worker
- Roger YuanDick
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1997
- Original title
- 黃飛鴻之西域雄獅
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sze-To Cheuk-hon, Sharon Hui, Sze Mei-Yee
- Budget
- $12M
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Watch before Once Upon a Time in China and America
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Once Upon a Time in China
1991 · 7.1/10
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Once Upon a Time in China II
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Once Upon a Time in China V
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Once Upon a Time in China and America: quick answers
What should I watch before Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Watch Once Upon a Time in China III (1993), Last Hero in China (1993), Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993), and Once Upon a Time in China V (1994) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Once Upon a Time in China and America worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Once Upon a Time in China and America runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Once Upon a Time in China and America have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Once Upon a Time in China and America. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Once Upon a Time in China and America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Time in China and America is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Time in China and America on?
Once Upon a Time in China and America is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in China and America?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in China and America, try Once Upon a Time in China III, Once Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo and stars Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin.