Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014)
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.
Top billed cast
Philip Ng Wan-LungMa Yongzhen
Andy OnLong Qi
Sammo Hung Kam-BoMaster Tie
Michelle HuTie Ju
Jiang LuxiaTie Mei
Mao JunjieSheng Xiangjun
Wang XinghanNiu Sanguang
Wan ChiuFritter
Zhao YiHashimoto Hiroichi
Chen Kuan-TaiBaldy Bai
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