{"product_id":"once-upon-a-time-in-china-iv-1993","title":"Once Upon a Time in China IV • 黃飛鴻之四：王者之風 • Wong Fei-hung (1993)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China IV\u003c\/strong\u003e (1993), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eWong Fei Hung Ji Sei: Wong Je Ji Fung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHuang Fei Hong Zhi Si: Wang Zhe Zhi Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e (黃飛鴻之四：王者之風 \/ 黄飞鸿之四：王者之风), is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Bun\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Zhao\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJean Wang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMax Mok\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eXiong Xinxin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Chow\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChin Kar-lok\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth film in the \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China\u003c\/em\u003e series introduces Vincent Zhao as Wong Fei-hung and centers on a spectacular international Lion Dance competition. The film combines traditional kung fu, acrobatics, and fierce battles involving the Red Lantern Society and foreign challengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1900, Wong Fei-hung is drawn into an international Lion Dance competition after Chinese officials fear that foreign challengers will defeat the nation's best fighters. Wong is asked to represent China, but events quickly become more dangerous when the competition becomes entangled with political unrest and the violent Red Lantern Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs foreign fighters and nationalist extremists clash, Wong finds himself caught between opposing sides. While trying to protect innocent people and prevent further bloodshed, he must face skilled martial artists in a series of increasingly dangerous encounters that lead back to the Lion Dance competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China IV\u003c\/strong\u003e is packed with kung fu action, acrobatics, weapon fighting, and elaborate Lion Dance sequences. The film is particularly remembered for its gravity-defying battles above the arena floor, including a spectacular fight staged across collapsing wooden poles. Yuen Bun serves as both director and martial arts choreographer, giving the film a faster and more action-heavy style than the earlier entries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China IV\u003c\/strong\u003e as Vincent Zhao's first appearance as Wong Fei-hung after taking over the role from Jet Li. His athletic martial arts background is put to full use, while Jean Wang, Max Mok, Xiong Xinxin, Billy Chow, and Chin Kar-lok add a strong supporting cast of familiar Hong Kong performers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1993, \u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China IV\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a major change for the series, introducing both a new director and a new lead actor. Yuen Bun made his directorial debut with the film, while Vincent Zhao succeeded Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung. Produced by Tsui Hark and Ng See-yuen, it continued one of Hong Kong cinema's best-known martial arts franchises. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China IV\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce Upon a Time in China 4\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWong Fei Hung IV: Wong Je Ji Fung\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWong Fei Hung Ji Sei: Wong Je Ji Fung\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Fei Hong Zhi Si: Wang Zhe Zhi Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e黃飛鴻之四：王者之風\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e黄飞鸿之四：王者之风\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Film Workshop, Paragon Films Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Bun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsui Hark, Elsa Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsui Hark, Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Bun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vincent Zhao, Jean Wang, Max Mok, Xiong Xinxin, Billy Chow, Chin Kar-lok\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantonese, Mandarin, English, German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWong Fei-hung \u0026amp; Vincent Zhao Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Vincent Zhao, Wong Fei-hung, Jean Wang, Max Mok, Yuen Bun, Tsui Hark, Lion Dance, kung fu, swordplay, Hong Kong martial arts, 1990s kung fu movies, and Wong Fei-hung movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wong-fei-hung-movies\"\u003eWong Fei-hung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vincent-zhao-movies\"\u003eVincent Zhao Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1990s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Independent Cinema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8045882409011,"sku":"0000270","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/alK6TCZoAwtXNzaWspnnngYeD6F.jpg?v=1526604697","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/products\/once-upon-a-time-in-china-iv-1993","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}