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The movie follows the life of Chinese legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung, as he battles outsiders, falls in love, and creates witty statements. Jet Li Once Upon A Time In China also provides us with an inside glimpse of how Western civilization influenced and affected Asian culture.


















1 January 1947

24 September 1962, Hong Kong

10 July 1961, Hong Kong







20 September 1929, Pembroke, Wales, UK

26 April 1963, Beijing, China





22 May 1951






25 February 1965



18 August 1942, Tianjin, China



1 August 1967



January 22, 2002
In terms of aesthetics, this is the best looking of the first three Once Upon a Time in China films.
July 28, 2008
There are several well-staged fights, but none with the imaginative choreography, ferocious energy, and dazzling prop work found in the first two films.
July 28, 2008
The film has a strong blend of humor, action and drama.