Once Upon a Time in China and America
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.
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in China and America in United States
Can I watch Once Upon a Time in China and America in United States? Yes — you can stream Once Upon a Time in China and America in United States on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Where is Once Upon a Time in China and America streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Darkroom | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Once Upon a Time in China and America
Once Upon a Time in China and America is a 1997 cn-language action and western film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. The cast is led by Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Xiong Xinxin. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
Once Upon a Time in China and America was produced by Win's Entertainment Ltd. and China Star Entertainment and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on February 1, 1997, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
- Writers
- Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Sharon Hui, Sze Mei-Yee
- Release date
- February 1, 1997
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- Win's Entertainment Ltd., China Star Entertainment
Once Upon a Time in China and America cast & crew
Once Upon a Time in China and America was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and written by Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Sharon Hui, and Sze Mei-Yee.
The cast features Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Aunt Yee / Diana, Xiong Xinxin as Kwai Geuk-Chat, Power Chan Kwok-Pong as Dr. So, Jeff Wolfe as Billy, and Joseph Sayah as Bandit Leader.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting, cinematography is by Walter Gregg, and it was produced by Tsui Hark and Charles Heung.
Is Once Upon a Time in China and America worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in China and America holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 118 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and western, Once Upon a Time in China and America is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Once Upon a Time in China and America
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Cast of Once Upon a Time in China and America
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
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Once Upon a Time in China and America — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China and America in United States?
Once Upon a Time in China and America is streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Once Upon a Time in China and America on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Once Upon a Time in China and America is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Once Upon a Time in China and America in?
Once Upon a Time in China and America is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Once Upon a Time in China and America?
Once Upon a Time in China and America runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Once Upon a Time in China and America rated?
Once Upon a Time in China and America is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 118 ratings.
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