Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

A gritty, fast-paced martial arts saga with brutal fights and a tragic brotherhood at its core.

Directed by

Wong Ching-Po

Genres

Action, Crime

Starring

Philip Ng Wan-lung, Andy On Chi-kit, Sammo Hung Kam-bo

Tagline

The Legend that was never told.

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, friendship, betrayal, ambition

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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