Tsui Hark no dirigió todas las películas, pero básicamente se puede decir que es su obra. Su marca registrada es la enorme cantidad de elementos dispares dentro de cada una. La lógica dice que esto no puede funcionar y muchas veces esto termina siendo así. La saga Once Upon a Time in China nos sumerge en lo mejor y lo peor de Tsui Hark y es una obra esencial para cualquier fanático del género.
Para quien esté interesado en darle una probadita a esto les recomiendo Once Upon a Time in China I y II o como mínimo la II, que es una de mis favoritas.
Los ripeos fueron hechos a partir de las mejores ediciones disponibles de cada película. Lamentablemente las remasterizaciones de este tipo de material no terminan siendo gran cosa.
Subtítulos: Existen subtítulos en español en AllZine para cada una de las películas. Estoy trabajando en la sincronización de cada uno y les avisaré cuando termine.
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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Synopsis: Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Required viewing for any Hong Kong Cinema fan. While long-winded and overstuffed, the film still provides terrific action sequences and a healthy history lesson. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103285/
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 (4,551 votes)
Tomatometer: 92%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103285/awards
Director: Tsui Hark
Action Directors: Lau Kar Wing, Yuen Cheung Yan, Yuen Shun Yee
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-hung
Yuen Biao .... Leung Fu
Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam .... Aunt Yee
Kent Cheng Jak Si .... Porky Lang
Yen Shi Kwan .... Iron Robe Yim (as Yee Kwan Yan)
Jacky Cheung Hok Yau .... Buck Teeth Soh
Yuen Gam Fai .... Kai
Karel Wong Chi Yeung .... Commander Man
Jonathan Isgar .... Jackson
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Wong Fei Hung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">2.345.289.728 bytes (1/2 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">02:13:51</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1943 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> </table>
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 1
Xvid, 640x480, 00:13:00, 2540kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
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Synopsis: In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces The White Lotus society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military. With his friends, loved ones, and the future of China itself at stake, Wong must once again use his martial arts skills to defend the innocent.
Reviews: KFC | KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]For general Western audiences, I'd like to say that OUATIC II is a more accessible Hong Kong action film with its balance of action, drama, and humor, but a characteristically flippant use of whimsically violent imagery within a real world setting may not appeal to sensitive viewers. But for sheer Hong Kong style bravado, this film delivers a visually jam-packed feast of stylized action within a historically-based tale that boldly echoes the concerns of today's society. Around here, we call that art. -- Mark Pollard[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105839/
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 (2,190 votes)
Tomatometer: 92%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105839/awards
Producer and Director: Tsui Hark
Action Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
Cast:
Jet Li .... Huang Feihong
David Chiang .... Luke
Rosamund Kwan .... Shao Yun, said "13th aunt"
Xin Xin Xiong .... Kung
Donnie Yen .... Lan
Shi-Kwan Yen .... Chung (as Yee Kwan Yan)
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
Wong Fei Hung II: Naam yi dong ji keung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.025.408 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:52:05</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1469 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">EQM V3LR</td></tr> </table>
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 2
Xvid, 640x480, 00:15:32, 2106kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)
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Synopsis: Jet Li reprises his role as Hong Kong legend Wong Fei Hung in another Tsui Hark directed ass-kicking fest. Upon arrival in Peking, Wong Fei Hung and Chung have a lot more to deal with than they bargained for. The Russian diplomat / spy Tumanovsky is making the move on Fei Hung’s woman, Aunt 13! Well, he also wants to assassinate the President, but he’s tryin’ to put the moves on Hung’s lady, dammit! So Wong Fei Hung must not only defeat the ruthless power of his new rival Clubfoot, but also stop an assassination, win back his girl, and participate in the Lion King martial arts contest! Phew!
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]More lion dancing than you could ever ask for. The third in Tsui Hark's popular series is entertaining, but not as good as the previous two films. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108592/
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10 (1,430 votes)
Tomatometer: 71%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108592/awards
Producer and Director: Tsui Hark
Action Director: Yuen Tak
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Shun Lau .... Wong Kei-ying
Siu Chung Mok .... Leung Fun
John Wakefield .... Tumanovsky
Xin Xin Xiong .... Club Foot / Thunder Foot)
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)
Wong Fei Hung ji saam: Si wong jaang ba</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.562.558.464 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:51:06</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1484 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> </table>
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torrent: Once.Upon.a.Time.in.China.III.1992.DVDRip.Xvid.AC3-[gx].torrent
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 3
Xvid, 640x480, 00:13:23, 2465kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
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Synopsis: Wong Fei Hung and his students are invited to compete against representatives of eight different countries in a Lion dancing contest. China is struggling to deal with the changes that the foreigners bring, and are suffering at the hands of corrupt foreign officials, so the Chinese see this competition as a good way to save face. The problem is, with vigilante groups such as the ‘Ladies of the Red Lantern’ attacking foreign properties, tensions are high, and violence is expected.
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Thanks to the standard-issue kung-fu and the martial arts lion dancing, Once Upon a Time in China IV is practically non-stop action. -- Kozo[/quote]
[quote]worthwhile for purists and die-hard HK fans only -- IMDb user comment[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107162/
IMDb Rating: 5.2/10 (133 votes)
Director: Yuen Bun
Producer: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Zhao Wen-Zhou .... Wong Fei-Hung
Jean Wang Ching-Ying .... Aunt May
Lau Shun .... Wong Kei-Yin
Max Mok Siu-Chung .... Leung Fun
Xiong Xin-Xin .... Club Foot
Billy Chow Bei-Lei .... Iron Fist
Chin Kar-Lok .... Lui
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Wong Fei Hung ji sei: Wong je ji fung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.895.808 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:37:14</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1946 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (by peacht, resynched to this release)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
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Synopsis: After the Eight-Nation Alliance Army occupies Beijing (see Part 4) and with the Qing Dynasty's fall imminent, Wong Fei Hung, his family and disciples return to South China in order to move to Hong Kong . As they arrive at the port town, Wong and disciples find the town totally empty, as the local government official had left with all the government funds, leaving the local army garrison without money or food. This situation is made worse by the pirates that were terrorizing the coast, cutting off the sea route.
Reviews: HKCuk.co.uk | LoveHKFilm.com | Dragon's Den UK | The Austin Chronicle
[quote]In the Once Upon a Time in China series, OUATIC5 is probably the least resonant. However, it's probably one of the more fun ones. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110073/
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10 (125 votes)
Written and Directed by: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Zhao Wen-Zhou (Chiu Man Cheuk) .... Wong Fei-Hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Jean Wang Ching-Ying .... Aunt May
Lau Shun .... Wong Kei-Ying
Max Mok Siu-Chung .... Leung Fun
Xiong Xin-Xin .... Club Foot
Roger Kwok .... Bucktooth Sol
Kent Cheng .... Porky Lang
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
Wong Fei Hung chi neung: Lung shing chim ang</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.727.872 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:37:25</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1941 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (by peacht, resynched to this release)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Soulhunters v8</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
aka Once Upon a Time in China VI
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Synopsis: Wong Fei-hung travels to the American West to oversee the opening of a branch of his Po Chi Lam medical clinic. While there he encounters restless Native Americans and joins a young gunslinger in protecting a Chinese community from a corrupt town mayor and his hired guns.
Reviews: KFC | LoveHKFilm.com | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Once Upon a Time in China and America is best thought of as a further adventure of Wong Fei-hung in pulp fashion. In fact, a better title might have been Wong Fei-hung vs. the Savages or Wong Fei-hung Meets Billy the Kid. Sammo's choreography is very good, but it mostly rehashes typical '90s wirework and gives martial abilities to characters who shouldn't have any. But it really doesn't matter. Sammo and Tsui aren't taking the matter too seriously and viewers shouldn't either. This movie is all about putting Hong Kong-style wire fu action into a campy Western setting and they succeed. Yet it does make one yearn for a serious attempt at putting a kung fu fighter in an authentic Western setting, perhaps as Bruce Lee had originally envisioned when he conceived of the Kung Fu television series. -- Mark Pollard[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120530/
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10 (754 votes)
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120530/awards
Director, Martial Arts Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Writer, Producer: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-Hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Xin Xin Xiong .... 'Clubfoot' Seven
Kwok-Pong Chan .... Sol
Jeff Wolfe .... Billy
Chrysta Bell Zucht .... Sarah, the Indian Girl
Joseph Sayah .... Bandit Leader (as Joe Sayah)
Roger Yuan .... Dick
Richard Ng .... Han
Daniel Luján .... Flying Eagle
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
aka Once Upon a Time in China VI
Wong Fei Hung: Chi sai wik hung shut</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.926.528 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:35:33</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1983 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese, English</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (only for the cantonese parts)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Soulhunters v8</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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torrent: Once.Upon.a.Time.in.China.VI.1997.DVDRip.Xvid.AC3-[gx].torrent
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Synopsis: Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Required viewing for any Hong Kong Cinema fan. While long-winded and overstuffed, the film still provides terrific action sequences and a healthy history lesson. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103285/
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 (4,551 votes)
Tomatometer: 92%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103285/awards
Director: Tsui Hark
Action Directors: Lau Kar Wing, Yuen Cheung Yan, Yuen Shun Yee
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-hung
Yuen Biao .... Leung Fu
Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam .... Aunt Yee
Kent Cheng Jak Si .... Porky Lang
Yen Shi Kwan .... Iron Robe Yim (as Yee Kwan Yan)
Jacky Cheung Hok Yau .... Buck Teeth Soh
Yuen Gam Fai .... Kai
Karel Wong Chi Yeung .... Commander Man
Jonathan Isgar .... Jackson
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Wong Fei Hung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">2.345.289.728 bytes (1/2 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">02:13:51</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1943 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> </table>
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 1
Xvid, 640x480, 00:13:00, 2540kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
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Synopsis: In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces The White Lotus society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military. With his friends, loved ones, and the future of China itself at stake, Wong must once again use his martial arts skills to defend the innocent.
Reviews: KFC | KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]For general Western audiences, I'd like to say that OUATIC II is a more accessible Hong Kong action film with its balance of action, drama, and humor, but a characteristically flippant use of whimsically violent imagery within a real world setting may not appeal to sensitive viewers. But for sheer Hong Kong style bravado, this film delivers a visually jam-packed feast of stylized action within a historically-based tale that boldly echoes the concerns of today's society. Around here, we call that art. -- Mark Pollard[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105839/
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 (2,190 votes)
Tomatometer: 92%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105839/awards
Producer and Director: Tsui Hark
Action Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
Cast:
Jet Li .... Huang Feihong
David Chiang .... Luke
Rosamund Kwan .... Shao Yun, said "13th aunt"
Xin Xin Xiong .... Kung
Donnie Yen .... Lan
Shi-Kwan Yen .... Chung (as Yee Kwan Yan)
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
Wong Fei Hung II: Naam yi dong ji keung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.025.408 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:52:05</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1469 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">EQM V3LR</td></tr> </table>
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 2
Xvid, 640x480, 00:15:32, 2106kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)
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Synopsis: Jet Li reprises his role as Hong Kong legend Wong Fei Hung in another Tsui Hark directed ass-kicking fest. Upon arrival in Peking, Wong Fei Hung and Chung have a lot more to deal with than they bargained for. The Russian diplomat / spy Tumanovsky is making the move on Fei Hung’s woman, Aunt 13! Well, he also wants to assassinate the President, but he’s tryin’ to put the moves on Hung’s lady, dammit! So Wong Fei Hung must not only defeat the ruthless power of his new rival Clubfoot, but also stop an assassination, win back his girl, and participate in the Lion King martial arts contest! Phew!
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]More lion dancing than you could ever ask for. The third in Tsui Hark's popular series is entertaining, but not as good as the previous two films. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108592/
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10 (1,430 votes)
Tomatometer: 71%
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108592/awards
Producer and Director: Tsui Hark
Action Director: Yuen Tak
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Shun Lau .... Wong Kei-ying
Siu Chung Mok .... Leung Fun
John Wakefield .... Tumanovsky
Xin Xin Xiong .... Club Foot / Thunder Foot)
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)
Wong Fei Hung ji saam: Si wong jaang ba</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R3, NTSC / Fortune Star</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.562.558.464 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:51:06</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1484 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">23.976 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (5.1 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">384 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> </table>
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The Legend of Huang Fei Hung - Part 3
Xvid, 640x480, 00:13:23, 2465kbps, 29.97 fps, Jawor's 1CD
MP3 ~107kpbs 2 channels / Cantonese / English subs (SRT)
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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
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Synopsis: Wong Fei Hung and his students are invited to compete against representatives of eight different countries in a Lion dancing contest. China is struggling to deal with the changes that the foreigners bring, and are suffering at the hands of corrupt foreign officials, so the Chinese see this competition as a good way to save face. The problem is, with vigilante groups such as the ‘Ladies of the Red Lantern’ attacking foreign properties, tensions are high, and violence is expected.
Reviews: KFCC | LoveHKFilm.com | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Thanks to the standard-issue kung-fu and the martial arts lion dancing, Once Upon a Time in China IV is practically non-stop action. -- Kozo[/quote]
[quote]worthwhile for purists and die-hard HK fans only -- IMDb user comment[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107162/
IMDb Rating: 5.2/10 (133 votes)
Director: Yuen Bun
Producer: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Zhao Wen-Zhou .... Wong Fei-Hung
Jean Wang Ching-Ying .... Aunt May
Lau Shun .... Wong Kei-Yin
Max Mok Siu-Chung .... Leung Fun
Xiong Xin-Xin .... Club Foot
Billy Chow Bei-Lei .... Iron Fist
Chin Kar-Lok .... Lui
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Wong Fei Hung ji sei: Wong je ji fung</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.895.808 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:37:14</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1946 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (by peacht, resynched to this release)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Jawor's 1CD</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
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Synopsis: After the Eight-Nation Alliance Army occupies Beijing (see Part 4) and with the Qing Dynasty's fall imminent, Wong Fei Hung, his family and disciples return to South China in order to move to Hong Kong . As they arrive at the port town, Wong and disciples find the town totally empty, as the local government official had left with all the government funds, leaving the local army garrison without money or food. This situation is made worse by the pirates that were terrorizing the coast, cutting off the sea route.
Reviews: HKCuk.co.uk | LoveHKFilm.com | Dragon's Den UK | The Austin Chronicle
[quote]In the Once Upon a Time in China series, OUATIC5 is probably the least resonant. However, it's probably one of the more fun ones. -- Kozo[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110073/
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10 (125 votes)
Written and Directed by: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Zhao Wen-Zhou (Chiu Man Cheuk) .... Wong Fei-Hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Jean Wang Ching-Ying .... Aunt May
Lau Shun .... Wong Kei-Ying
Max Mok Siu-Chung .... Leung Fun
Xiong Xin-Xin .... Club Foot
Roger Kwok .... Bucktooth Sol
Kent Cheng .... Porky Lang
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
Wong Fei Hung chi neung: Lung shing chim ang</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.727.872 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:37:25</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1941 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (by peacht, resynched to this release)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Soulhunters v8</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
aka Once Upon a Time in China VI
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Synopsis: Wong Fei-hung travels to the American West to oversee the opening of a branch of his Po Chi Lam medical clinic. While there he encounters restless Native Americans and joins a young gunslinger in protecting a Chinese community from a corrupt town mayor and his hired guns.
Reviews: KFC | LoveHKFilm.com | IMDb (external reviews)
[quote]Once Upon a Time in China and America is best thought of as a further adventure of Wong Fei-hung in pulp fashion. In fact, a better title might have been Wong Fei-hung vs. the Savages or Wong Fei-hung Meets Billy the Kid. Sammo's choreography is very good, but it mostly rehashes typical '90s wirework and gives martial abilities to characters who shouldn't have any. But it really doesn't matter. Sammo and Tsui aren't taking the matter too seriously and viewers shouldn't either. This movie is all about putting Hong Kong-style wire fu action into a campy Western setting and they succeed. Yet it does make one yearn for a serious attempt at putting a kung fu fighter in an authentic Western setting, perhaps as Bruce Lee had originally envisioned when he conceived of the Kung Fu television series. -- Mark Pollard[/quote]
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120530/
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10 (754 votes)
Awards: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120530/awards
Director, Martial Arts Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Writer, Producer: Tsui Hark
Cast:
Jet Li .... Wong Fei-Hung
Rosamund Kwan .... Aunt Yee
Xin Xin Xiong .... 'Clubfoot' Seven
Kwok-Pong Chan .... Sol
Jeff Wolfe .... Billy
Chrysta Bell Zucht .... Sarah, the Indian Girl
Joseph Sayah .... Bandit Leader (as Joe Sayah)
Roger Yuan .... Dick
Richard Ng .... Han
Daniel Luján .... Flying Eagle
<table class="quote"> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Title: </td> <td align="left">Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
aka Once Upon a Time in China VI
Wong Fei Hung: Chi sai wik hung shut</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Source: </td> <td align="left" valign="top">DVD Retail / R2, PAL / HK Video</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Size:</td> <td align="left">1.563.926.528 bytes (1/3 DVDR)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Runtime:</td> <td align="left">01:35:33</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Format:</td> <td align="left">AVI - OpenDML (AVI v2.0)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Codec:</td> <td align="left">XviD (xvid_encraw 1.2)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Video Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">1983 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Resolution:</td> <td align="left">720x304</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Aspect Ratio:</td> <td align="left">2.368</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Frame rate:</td> <td align="left">25 fps</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Codec:</td> <td align="left">AC3 (2 channels)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Audio Bitrate:</td> <td align="left">192 kbps</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Sampling Rate:</td> <td align="left">48 KHz</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Interleave:</td> <td align="left">96 ms (2.4 v.frames), preload=96
Split across interleaves</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Language:</td> <td align="left">Cantonese, English</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="top">Subtitles (SRT):</td> <td align="left">English (only for the cantonese parts)</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">SA:</td> <td align="left">B-VOP, No Qpel, No GMC, No P-Bit</td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">CQM:</td> <td align="left">Soulhunters v8</td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="right">Notes:</td> <td align="left">thanks to chiu!</td></tr> </table>
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once.upon.a.time.in.china.and.america.1997.dvdrip.xvid.ac3.2ch-(gx).avi once.upon.a.time.in.china.and.america.1997.dvdrip.xvid.ac3.2ch-(gx).eng.srt torrent: Once.Upon.a.Time.in.China.VI.1997.DVDRip.Xvid.AC3-[gx].torrent
