Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (Criterion Collection) (Blu-ray)

Six-disc set includes: Once Upon A Time In China (1991)Spectacular costume actioner from director Tsui Hark stars Jet LI as real-life 19th-century Chinese hero Wong Fei-Hong, who, with his band of fellow martial arts experts, defend their homeland from the encroachment of European imperialists and corrupt local officials. Don't miss the incredible fight scene where Wong defeats a dozen foes-with an umbrella! With Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Jackie Cheung. 134 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Once Upon A Time In China II (1992)Jet LI returns in the role of Chinese hero Wong Fei-Hong in Tsui Hark's spectacular sequel. This time, Li's martial arts master teams with his Westernized Aunt Yee and assistant Fu to take on two enemies: the xenophobic White Lotus sect and money-grubbing colonialists. The amazing action sequences includes a showdown between Wong and the head baddie (Xin Xin Xiong) atop towers of chairs. With Rosamund Kwan, Mok Siu Chung. 113 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Once Upon A Time In China III (1993)The third chapter of Tsui Hark's saga on the life of Wong Fei-Hong stars Jet LI as the famed martial artist in a wild action tale set in early 20th-century China. In Beijing to visit his father, Wong finds himself taking part in a Lion Dance contest, stopping a Russian assassin from killing the president, and trying to patch things up with 13th Aunt (Rosamund Kwan). 112 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Once Upon A Time In China IV (1993)The fourth entry in the historical action franchise finds Vincent Zhao stepping into the role of Wong Fei-Hong, and co-scripter Tsui Hark ceding the director's chair to Yuen Bun. Here, Wong's agreement to represent China in an international Lion Dance competition gets him targeted by a sect of feminist-and nationalist-assassins. Jean Wang, Siu Chung Mok, Xin Xin Xiong co-star. 101 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Once Upon A Time In China V (1994)The continuing adventures of folk hero Wong Fei-Hong (Vincent Zhao) find the kung fu master and his band of loyal students clashing with pirates who have taken control of the South China Sea, terrorizing magistrates and locals in their wake. Director Tsui Hark mixes gunplay and martial arts in his franchise return; Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, Xin Xin Xiong co-star. 101 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Cantonese; Subtitles: English; bonus feature "Once Upon a Time in China and America" (1997); bonus documentaries; featurettes; deleted scenes; theatrical trailers; more.

Rating: R