In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
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Jet Li
Wong Fei Hung
Yuen Biao
Leung Foon
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Buck Teeth So
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
13th Aunt
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Porky Wing
Yuen Gam-Fai
Ling Wan Kai
Yen Shi-Kwan
Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
Lau Shun
Naval Commander Lau
Wu Ma
Grand Uncle Chueng
Yau Gin-Gwok
Shaho Gang Leader
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Yim's Opponent
Karel Wong Chi-Yeung
Governor
Yuen Shun-Yi
Honorable Manchu Soldier
Xiong Xinxin
Shaho Gang Member
Jonathan Isgar
Mr. Jackson
Tsui Hark
Director
Tsui Hark
Writer
Yuen Kai-Chi
Writer
Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
Writer
Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
Writer
Tsui Hark
Producer
Raymond Chow
Producer
David Chung
Director of Photography
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Director of Photography
Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Director of Photography
Wilson Chan Pui-Ka
Director of Photography
James Wong Jim
Original Music Composer
Romeo Díaz
Original Music Composer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
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