Tsui Hark

Once Upon a Time in China II

Once Upon a Time in China II

Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of its predecessor. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose antiforeigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping.

Film Info

  • Hong Kong
  • 1992
  • 112 minutes
  • Color
  • 2.39:1
  • Cantonese

Available In

Collector's Set

Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films

Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films

Blu-ray Box Set

6 Discs

$87.46

Once Upon a Time in China II
Cast
Jet Li
Wong Fei-hung
Rosamund Kwan
Thirteenth Aunt Siu-kwan
Max Mok Siu-chung
Leung Foon
Donnie Yen
Commander Lan
David Chiang
Luke Haodong
Zhang Tielin
Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Xiong Xin-xin
Priest Kung
Mike Miller
Dr. Thompson
Credits
Director
Tsui Hark
Produced by
Tsui Hark
Ng See-yuen
Screenplay by
Tsui Hark
Hanson Chan Tin-suen
Charcoal Tan
Cinematography by
Arthur Wong Ngok-tai
Edited by
Marco Mak Chi-sin
Angie Lam On-yee
Andy Chan Chi-wai
Art director
Eddie Ma Poon-chiu
Costume designer
Chiu Gwok-san
Kwok Mei-ling
Martial-arts direction by
Yuen Wo-ping
Original music by
Richard Yuen Cheuk-fan
Johnny Yeung Kei-cheung

Current

Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films: Past Master
Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films: Past Master

Tsui Hark’s epic martial-arts saga revolutionized Hong Kong cinema by presenting a complex portrait of modern Chinese history and setting a gold standard in action choreography.

By Maggie Lee