Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs The Light of Victory
The Light of Victory is the shorter watch at 50m compared with 2h 20m. The Light of Victory is the older of the two (1919 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
The Light of Victory| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | The Light of Victory | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1919 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 50m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wen Muye | William Wolbert |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Monroe Salisbury, Bob Emmons, Fred L. Wilson, Andrew Robson, Fred Kelsey |
Synopsis
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
The Light of Victory
U.S. Navy Lieutenant George Blenton becomes drunk at an official reception, and his fiancee, Jane Ravenslee, the captain's daughter, breaks their engagement. After war is declared, George, entrusted with a secret code book to deliver to an English admiral, drinks and loses the book which German spies recover. During a private court-martial he is offered a pistol for suicide. After drinking again, he fires a shot, but still lives. Put ashore on…
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