Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
惡戰
“The Legend that was never told.”
Synopsis
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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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Action Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-21
Top Cast
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Philip Ng Wan-Lung
Ma Yongzhen
Andy On Chi-Kit
Long Qi
Sammo Hung
Master Tie
Michelle Hu
Tie Ju
Jiang Luxia
Tie Mei
Mao Junjie
Sheng Xiangjun
Wang Xinghan
Niu Sanguang
Wan Chiu
Fritter
Zhao Yi
Hashimoto Hiroichi
Chen Kuan-Tai
Baldy Bai
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Laughing Buddha
Fung Hak-On
Scruffy Chou
Ba Duo
Drunken Chun
Jiang Yiyi
Little Flora
Mo Meilin
Brother Tiger
Sun Jiaolong
Hei Mao
Lu Yong
Inspector Yong
Liu Fengchao
Shinji Tsutsumi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Ching-Po
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Title
- 惡戰
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, China
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Klein & Shamroy, Bona International Film Group, Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP), Gala Film Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Ching-Po
Wong Jing
Jimmy Wong
Wenders Li Tung-Chuen
Wong Jing, Connie Wong Nga-Lam, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Jing
Producer
Wong Ching-Po
Director
Jimmy Wong
Director of Photography
Wong Jing
Screenplay
Wenders Li Tung-Chuen
Editor
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
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What is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai about?
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was directed by Wong Ching-Po.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai includes Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Andy On Chi-Kit, Sammo Hung, Michelle Hu, Jiang Luxia.
When was Once Upon a Time in Shanghai released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).