On DVD/Blu-ray – The Once Upon A Time In China Trilogy

by HELEN GEIB

Wong Fei-hung holds the dubious distinction of appearing as a character in more movies than any other historical figure. Wong (1847-1924) was a Kung Fu master and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine in Guangdong Province (or Canton). His martial arts prowess, revolutionary fervor, and compassion for the poor made him a Chinese folk hero. Fictional Wongs have featured in more than 120 movies celebrating the real man’s accomplishments and exploits- and inventing many new ones. Read more