The read
A Balasaur Score of 77 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 90%. Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. Number 2 of 6 in its series by score. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
505 audience votes
Key crew
- Tsui HarkDirector
- Romeo DíazOriginal Music Composer
- James Wong JimOriginal Music Composer
- Elsa Tang Bik-YinWriter
- Edward Leung Yiu-MingWriter
- Tsui HarkWriter
- Yuen Kai-ChiWriter
Cast
- Jet LiWong Fei Hung
- Yuen BiaoLeung Foon
- Jacky Cheung Hok-YauBuck Teeth So
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam13th Aunt
- Kent Cheng Jak-SiPorky Wing
- Yuen Gam-FaiLing Wan Kai
- Yen Shi-KwanIron Robe Yim Chun Tung
- Lau ShunNaval Commander Lau
- Wu MaGrand Uncle Chueng
- Yau Gin-GwokShaho Gang Leader
- Yuen Cheung-YanYim's Opponent
- Karel Wong Chi-YeungGovernor
Stills
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Themes
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