Once Upon A Time In China III (1993) (DVD) (Digitally Remastered &
Restored) (Hong Kong Version)

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There are hundreds of movies about Wong Fei Hung, but the ones that have gained the highest worldwide reputation have to be Hong Kong auteur Tsui Harks Once Upon a Time in China series made in the 1990s. Embodying the charisma, righteousness, & martial arts prowess of the historical Chinese kung fu hero, action superstar Jet Li has arguably owned the role, & his portrayal of the legendary figure has set a new standard against which future Wong Fei Hung actors be measured. The writer-director & stars golden first film in 1991 was such a great critical & commercial triumph, it spawned the even more successful sequel (1992) & the worthy third installment (1993) to complete a landmark martial arts trilogy that is required viewing for any action film fans.

Co-starring Max Mok, Rosamund Kwan, Lau Shun, & kung fu wonder Xiong Xinxin, Once Upon a Time in China IIIs exhilarating fight scenes unfold against the backdrop of a Lion Dance competition (essentially a martial arts contest) organized by the head minister on the Empress Dowagers order. Master Wong Fei Hung (Jet Li) is in the capital city visiting his father, & he only reluctantly enters the competition when local gang lord Chiu is causing chaos amidst the rivaling martial arts schools. Chiu sends his kung fu hitman, Clubfoot (Xiong Xinxin), to challenge Master Wong. Meanwhile, Wong has to ward off the advances of the Russian admirer made to his lover Thirteen Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), who inadvertently uncovers a sinister plot to assassinate the head minister during the Lion Dance competition.