Once Upon A Time in China Tsui Hark [videorecording]=

By:

Tsui Hark

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: CHI Summary language: ENG Subtitle language: ENG, FRA and SPA Publication details: USA and CHINA Orange Sky Golden Harvest 1991Description: 1 videodisc (ca. x 134 min.) sound, color. 4 3/4 inLOC classification:

PN1997 .O634 1991

Summary: "The martial arts movie Once Upon a Time in China is set in late 19th-century China, at a time when there has been a lot of social and political development. The narrative follows renowned doctor and martial artist Wong Fei-hung as he works through domestic struggle and foreign imperialism-related issues. Wong Fei-hung becomes a symbol of resistance and traditional Chinese ideals when the country's cultural identity and stability are threatened by a group of Westerners and dishonest Chinese authorities. Wong Fei-hung protects his people against persecution and injustice through a series of hard martial arts battles and moral issues. In the end, he demonstrates the power of honor, courage, and martial arts prowess in preserving Chinese history and dignity in the face of turbulent times."

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Holdings
Cover image	Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
	CD/DVD-ROM	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-C: DVD Cabinet C	PN1997 .O634 1991	Available	Bonus: Includes Dubbed English Version		004053

Includes:
-Bonus Trailers.
-Talent Files.
-Interactive Menus.
-Scene Selections.
-Audio Commentary by Ric Meyers.
-Bonus: English Dubbed Version.

"The martial arts movie Once Upon a Time in China is set in late 19th-century China, at a time when there has been a lot of social and political development. The narrative follows renowned doctor and martial artist Wong Fei-hung as he works through domestic struggle and foreign imperialism-related issues. Wong Fei-hung becomes a symbol of resistance and traditional Chinese ideals when the country's cultural identity and stability are threatened by a group of Westerners and dishonest Chinese authorities. Wong Fei-hung protects his people against persecution and injustice through a series of hard martial arts battles and moral issues. In the end, he demonstrates the power of honor, courage, and martial arts prowess in preserving Chinese history and dignity in the face of turbulent times."

DVD video; Dolby Digital; surround; NTSC; 2.35:1 as 16:9 widescreen.

Movie Audio Language: Cantonese and Mandarin.
Movie Subtitle Language: English, French and Spanish.

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