Summaries

Legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung fights against foreign forces' plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector.

Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?—Michele Wilkinson, University of Cambridge Language Centre, <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • fight
  • martial arts
  • martial arts action
  • character name as title
  • wong fei hung character
Genres
  • Action
Release date Aug 14, 1991
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Hong Kong
Language English Cantonese French
Production companies Golden Harvest Company Film Workshop Paragon Films Ltd.

Box office

Gross worldwide $3826459

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 14m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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