Once Upon a Time in China V

1994 1h 41m ZH

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 58

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Synopsis

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After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Wong Fei Hung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
13th Aunt
Max Mok Siu-Chung
Leung Foon
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Porky Wing
Roger Kwok Chun-On
So
Xiong Xinxin
Kwai Geuk-Chat
Jean Wang Ching-Ying
Aunt May
Tam Bing-Man
Boss

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tsui Hark
Writers: Jason Lam Kee-To, Tsui Hark, Lau Tai-Muk
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Once Upon a Time in China Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tsui Hark, shot by Tom Lau Moon-Tong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tsui Hark. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marco Mak Chi-Sin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam and Max Mok Siu-Chung carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0110073 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tsui Hark directs. Tom Lau Moon-Tong behind the camera. Tsui Hark scores. Marco Mak Chi-Sin cuts. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

132 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Once Upon a Time in China Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Tsui Hark, shot by Tom Lau Moon-Tong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Tsui Hark. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marco Mak Chi-Sin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo and Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam and Max Mok Siu-Chung carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0110073 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Original score: Tsui Hark
Editing: Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Makeup / hair: Wu Yuk-Ho
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): TP
IMDB: Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)

Part of

Once Upon a Time in China Collection

The Wong Fei Hung film series consists of six martial arts–historical movies from Hong Kong cinema, often starring Jet Li. Set during the turbulent late Qing Dynasty, the films portray the legendary physician and martial artist Wong Fei Hung as he confronts foreign powers, corrupt factions, and dark cults. Each installment reflects strong themes of patriotism, humanity, and traditional Chinese martial arts, offering a cinematic tribute to cultural heritage and heroic spirit.