Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

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.

Cast

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

as Ma Yongzhen

Andy On Chi-Kit

as Long Qi

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

as Master Tie

Michelle Hu

as Tie Ju

Jiang Luxia

as Tie Mei

Mao Junjie

as Sheng Xiangjun

Wang Xinghan

as Niu Sanguang

Wan Chiu

as Fritter

Zhao Yi

as Hashimoto Hiroichi

Chen Kuan-Tai

as Baldy Bai

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