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Jet Li

About: A rapidly rising contender for the title of "the new Bruce Lee," Jet Li was born Li Lian Jie in Bejing, China, on April 26, 1963. He trained in wushu, China's national martial arts style, from childhood, winning his first medal in the sport at age 9.While a teenager, Li made his film debut in Shaolin Temple, the movie that launched the Hong Kong martial arts craze of the 1980s. A plethora of very popular Hong Kong action flicks (with numerous alternate titles) followed; by the mid-'90s, Once Upon a Time in China, Black Mask and The Defender were getting release, and notice, in America.Hollywood beckoned, and Li made his U.S. debut as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4. Li turned down the lead in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in favor of his first U.S. starring role, in Romeo Must Die (2000). His American films include Kiss of the Dragon, The One and Cradle 2 the Grave.

Once Upon a Time in China

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1991
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About: Fists and feet fly like lightning bolts when Wong Fei-hung (Jet Li) defends a martial arts school from corrupt government officials, a renegade swordsman and an illegal slave ring. The finale, in an old warehouse, is awesome, with Li using every square inch of the structure in his intricate fight choreography. A classic example of the Hong Kong school of filmmaking.
URL: Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China 3

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1992
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About: Chinese folk hero legend and kung fu master Wong Fei-Hung (Jet Li) reappears with his sidekick (Max Mok) and his fiancée (Rosamund Kwan) -- this time, to help defend his father's kung fu school against a rival gang and win the prestigious Lion Dance competition. Meanwhile, he's out to thwart a plot by Russian imperialists to oust the empress -- all the while making sure that a Russian suitor doesn't steal his girl.
URL: Once Upon a Time in China 3

Once Upon a Time in China 2

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1992
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About: Jet Li repeats his role as Wong Fei-Hung, a martial arts master with right on his side ... and dozens of bad guys on the other. This time out, Li trades kung fu kicks with members of the White Lotus cult, whose leader can walk on burning coals, deflects knives and bullets and may have supernatural powers. The finale -- featuring the lightning-quick Li in thrilling hand-to-hand combat -- is fabulous.
URL: Once Upon a Time in China 2

Once Upon a Time in China: The Next Chapters

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1993
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About: Shaolin master Jet Li reprises his role as Dr. Wong Fei-Hung, an accomplished acupuncturist turned martial arts hero, in three more thrilling kung fu adventures from the popular series. In Kickboxer, Wong must defend a student accused of drug smuggling. Fist from Shaolin sees Wong uncover a web of government corruption when he goes up against opium dealers. And in In Sword We Trust, a band of Chinese rebels makes a stand against the British.
URL: Once Upon a Time in China: The Next Chapters

Once Upon a Time in China & America

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1997
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About: In part 6 of the Once Upon a Time in China series, the legendary Master Wong (Jet Li) travels to America to check on his new martial arts studio. When he accidentally bumps his head and loses his memory during the journey, he falls in with Native Americans and gets to show off his fancy kung fu moves to a rival tribe -- by kicking their butts. Rosamund Kwan co-stars as Wong's fiancée, who must catch up with him and restore his memory.
URL: Once Upon a Time in China & America

The Enforcer

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1995
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About: Leaving his young son (Miu Tse) behind in China, a secret agent (Jet Li) slips undercover to pose as a member of a notorious gang in Hong Kong and bring down an infamous crime lord. But his mission is compromised when a female inspector (Anita Mui) unmasks his true identity. The plot thickens when the agent gets word that his son is in serious danger, prompting him to pull double duty as a father and a formidable foe.
URL: The Enforcer

Evil Cult

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1993
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About: In this rollicking kung fu fantasy, Chang Mo Kei (Jet Li) gets caught in the middle of a war between opposing factions trying to obtain the To Lung and the Yee Tin -- two prized golden swords. Each holds half of an ancient scroll that will render its owner the supreme master of martial arts. In addition to kung-fu cannibals, murderous nuns, a loopy monk and impressive heroics, the movie features amazing wire fu battle scenes.
URL: Evil Cult

Tai Chi Master

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1993
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About: Friends-turned-foes Junbao (Jet Li) and Tianbao (Siu-ho Chin) battle over power and redemption in this martial arts drama. Both monks have developed two very different philosophies when it comes to their martial arts training, and while Tianbao joins forces with the government, Junbao opts for the anti-government resistance. When betrayal leads to blood, can kung fu settle old scores? Michelle Yeoh co-stars.
URL: Tai Chi Master

Kung Fu Master

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2001
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About: Hong Kong action icon Jet Li stars as Chang Mo Kei, who takes on the baddies responsible for his parents' deaths in this wild kung fu fantasy directed by Jing Wong. To avoid revealing the whereabouts of a prized golden sword that will make its owner lord of the martial arts world, Mo Kei's father and mother commit suicide, leaving the boy an orphan. Will the grown-up Mo Kei succeed in his quest for vengeance eight years later?
URL: Kung Fu Master

Revenge of the Drunken Master / North & South Shaolin / Shaolin Iron Claws / General Stone

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1976
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About: Prepare yourself for nonstop martial arts action with this quartet of adrenaline-filled films featuring rebels trying to topple a government, inexperienced pupils mastering deadly fighting techniques and a fierce warrior who battles while blotto (Johnny Chan). Full of awesome brawls between brave heroes and cunning enemies, this collection of kung fu flicks will surely keep viewers glued to their seats.
URL: Revenge of the Drunken Master / North & South Shaolin / Shaolin Iron Claws / General Stone

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