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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

"The Legend that was never told."

2014

1h 35m

7.1(160 votes)

Action

Crime

Overview

A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

Ma Yongzhen

Andy On Chi-Kit

Andy On Chi-Kit

Long Qi

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Master Tie

Michelle Hu

Michelle Hu

Tie Ju

Jiang Luxia

Jiang Luxia

Tie Mei

Mao Junjie

Mao Junjie

Sheng Xiangjun

Wang Xinghan

Niu Sanguang

Wan Chiu

Wan Chiu

Fritter

Zhao Yi

Zhao Yi

Hashimoto Hiroichi

Chen Kuan-Tai

Chen Kuan-Tai

Baldy Bai

Creative team

Directed by: Wong Ching-Po
Written by: Wong Jing
Produced by: Wong Jing
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

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