ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA REISSUE (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray
Starring Jet Li as the real life Cantonese folk hero, Wong Fei-hung, a physical embodiment of traditional Chinese values and moral incorruptibility, theĀ Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ series is a martial arts epic that charts Chinaās transition into the modern-world as it gradually abandons its old traditions and begins to accept the inevitable encroach of Western cultures.
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Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ ā In 19th century Canton, Wong Fei-hung battles ruthless imperialist forces determined to subjugate his country and enslave his people, leading to a climactic fight sequence still regarded as one of the best ever filmed.Ā
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Once Upon a Time in China IIĀ ā Wong Fei-hung faces off against the White Lotus Cult, a dangerous xenophobic group seeking to drive all European influence out of China, as well as a corrupt military officer, played by Donnie Yen in his breakthrough role.
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Once Upon a Time in China IIIĀ ā Wong Fei-hung travels to Peking and is forced to enter a martial-arts contest in order to prevent an assassination attempt against a prominent Chinese diplomat who wants to showcase traditional Chinese martial-arts, and restore national pride.Ā
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With action sequences choreographed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping, theĀ Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ series is a glorious high-point in martial-arts filmmaking, and Eureka Classics is proud to present Tsui Harkās original trilogy, as well asĀ Once Upon a Time in China and AmericaĀ (which saw Jet Li return to the Wong Fei-hung role after a four year gap).
SPECIAL FEATURES
- 4 Blu-ray discs housed in a single case, with slim cardboard packaging featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling
- 1080p presentations of all three films on Blu-ray, sourced from 4K restorations
- Original Cantonese audio tracks
- Optional English and Mandarin audio tracks
- Optional English subtitles
- Once Upon a Time in China and America [dir. Sammo Hung & Lau Kar-wing, 100 mins, 1080p HD from a 2K restoration] ā the final chapter in the Once Upon a Time in China series, with Jet Li making a triumphant return to his most iconic role
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā Original Cantonese, dubbed English, and original Mandarin synch-sound audio options
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā Optional English subtitles
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā āMaking ofā¦ā documentary [30 mins]
- Audio commentaries on Once Upon a Time in China I-III by martial-arts cinema expert Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
- The Legend of Wong Fei-Hung [48 mins] ā a three-part featurette on the legendary folk hero
- Memories of Once Upon a Time in China II ā Interview with actor Mike Miller [49 mins]
- Memories of Once Upon a Time in China III ā Interview with actor John Wakefield [29 mins]
- Archival interview with actor and Shaw Brothers veteran, Yen Shi-kwan [10 mins]
- Archival interview with Jet Li [10 mins]
- Archival interview with Donnie Yen
- Archival Q&A with Jet Li [10 mins]
- Archival interview with director Tsui Hark [23 mins]
- Archival interview with actor John Wakefield [11 mins]
- Trailers for all films
$34.62
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA REISSUE (Eureka Classics) Blu-rayā
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Starring Jet Li as the real life Cantonese folk hero, Wong Fei-hung, a physical embodiment of traditional Chinese values and moral incorruptibility, theĀ Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ series is a martial arts epic that charts Chinaās transition into the modern-world as it gradually abandons its old traditions and begins to accept the inevitable encroach of Western cultures.
Ā
Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ ā In 19th century Canton, Wong Fei-hung battles ruthless imperialist forces determined to subjugate his country and enslave his people, leading to a climactic fight sequence still regarded as one of the best ever filmed.Ā
Ā
Once Upon a Time in China IIĀ ā Wong Fei-hung faces off against the White Lotus Cult, a dangerous xenophobic group seeking to drive all European influence out of China, as well as a corrupt military officer, played by Donnie Yen in his breakthrough role.
Ā
Once Upon a Time in China IIIĀ ā Wong Fei-hung travels to Peking and is forced to enter a martial-arts contest in order to prevent an assassination attempt against a prominent Chinese diplomat who wants to showcase traditional Chinese martial-arts, and restore national pride.Ā
Ā
With action sequences choreographed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping, theĀ Once Upon a Time in ChinaĀ series is a glorious high-point in martial-arts filmmaking, and Eureka Classics is proud to present Tsui Harkās original trilogy, as well asĀ Once Upon a Time in China and AmericaĀ (which saw Jet Li return to the Wong Fei-hung role after a four year gap).
SPECIAL FEATURES
- 4 Blu-ray discs housed in a single case, with slim cardboard packaging featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling
- 1080p presentations of all three films on Blu-ray, sourced from 4K restorations
- Original Cantonese audio tracks
- Optional English and Mandarin audio tracks
- Optional English subtitles
- Once Upon a Time in China and America [dir. Sammo Hung & Lau Kar-wing, 100 mins, 1080p HD from a 2K restoration] ā the final chapter in the Once Upon a Time in China series, with Jet Li making a triumphant return to his most iconic role
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā Original Cantonese, dubbed English, and original Mandarin synch-sound audio options
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā Optional English subtitles
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ā āMaking ofā¦ā documentary [30 mins]
- Audio commentaries on Once Upon a Time in China I-III by martial-arts cinema expert Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
- The Legend of Wong Fei-Hung [48 mins] ā a three-part featurette on the legendary folk hero
- Memories of Once Upon a Time in China II ā Interview with actor Mike Miller [49 mins]
- Memories of Once Upon a Time in China III ā Interview with actor John Wakefield [29 mins]
- Archival interview with actor and Shaw Brothers veteran, Yen Shi-kwan [10 mins]
- Archival interview with Jet Li [10 mins]
- Archival interview with Donnie Yen
- Archival Q&A with Jet Li [10 mins]
- Archival interview with director Tsui Hark [23 mins]
- Archival interview with actor John Wakefield [11 mins]
- Trailers for all films
