Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- heroic
- adventurous
- martial arts movie night
- hong kong action marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Wong Fei-Hung confronts powerful allies and pirate bands amid turmoil in China, with the film framed as an epic martial arts adventure.
The plot begins with the cavalry left without a leader and follows Wong Fei-Hung’s effort to defeat forces destabilizing the region.
The film is identified as an action and martial arts film, with Wong Fei-Hung’s battles against organized enemies driving the adventure.
The film continues the Wong Fei-Hung cycle through a Hong Kong production led by Tsui Hark and starring Vincent Zhao as the legendary master.
Films like Once Upon a Time in China V, and why
Once Upon a Time in China
hong kong martial arts spectacle, historical adventure, heroic master, and choreographed combat
Once Upon a Time in China II
period martial arts action, national turmoil, charismatic folk hero, and elaborate fight choreography
Fist of Legend
traditional martial arts heroism, historical chinese setting, and energetic action filmmaking
The Blade
hong kong action adventure centered on martial arts combat and a larger-than-life male protagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Release Date
- 1994-06-18
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (58)
Cast
- Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
- Max Mok Siu-Chung
- Kent Cheng Jak-Si
- Roger Kwok Chun-On
- Xiong Xinxin
- Jean Wang Ching-Ying
- Tam Bing-Man
- Lau Shun
- Paco Yick Tin-Hung
Common questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in China V about?
- A legendary martial arts master confronts pirates and powerful allies while trying to restore order to a leaderless China.
- What is Once Upon a Time in China V like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Once Upon a Time in China V as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Once Upon a Time in China V violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Once Upon a Time in China V as graphic.
- Which films are like Once Upon a Time in China V?
- Films with a similar feel include Once Upon a Time in China, Once Upon a Time in China II, Fist of Legend, and The Blade.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in China V?
- Once Upon a Time in China V runs 101 minutes.
