Last Hero in China (1993)

Last Hero in China is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Wong Jing. It is a derivative of the Once Upon a Time in China film series, and unlike other imitations, it can be considered a spin-off or parody to some extent. It was released after the first three films in the Once Upon a Time in China franchise.

The film starred Jet Li as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung and the action choreography was done by Yuen Woo-ping. However Last Hero in China differs greatly in tone from the Once Upon a Time in China

films as it contains stronger elements of violence and broader, more slapstick, comedy. The film contains some Easter eggs, such as a Lifebuoy poster in the 19th century, a staff of the Monkey King, a guandao and Ne Zha’s Universe Ring.

Once Upon A Time In China: The Martial Arts Series (Worst To Best)

Plot.

Wong Fei-Hung now has his own school of Kung fu, but its premises have become too small for his numerous students. Two of his disciples, Leung Foon and “Bucktooth” So succeed in finding an agreement with the owner of a vacant house.

The school thus changes location… Unfortunately, Wong Fei-Hung’s new school building is next to a “love hotel”, which is unacceptable for the Master, although less so for his young students. What’s worse, a new general wants Wong gone at any cost, for fear that he will reveal the general’s dirty secrets…

Cast:

Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung
Alan Chui Chung-San as Lui Yat-siu
Sharla Cheung as Ti Yin-er
Dicky Cheung as “Bucktooth” So
Bryan Leung as Leung Foon
Anita Yuen as Miss Nine
Natalis Chan as Mass Tar Wong
Kingdom Yuen as San Gu
Linda Cheung as hooker
Gordon Liu as Master Liu Hung
Dion Lam as convicted robber and rapist
Wong Tin-lam as member of Moral Reform Society
Pak Man-biu as Uncle Cheung
Szema Wah Lung as member of four com. associations