Synopsis:
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
| Directed by: | Wilson Yip |
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| Written by: | Edmond Wong & Tai-lee Chan |
| Release date: | 2008-12-12 |
| Runtime: | 106 minutes |
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| Tagline: | The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee. |
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Cast:
Donnie Yen
Yip Man
Yip Man
Simon Yam
Zhou Qing Quan
Zhou Qing Quan
Lynn Hung
Zhang Yong Cheng
Zhang Yong Cheng
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
General Miura
General Miura
Lam Ka-Tung
Captain Li Zhao
Captain Li Zhao
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Jin Shan Zhao
Jin Shan Zhao
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Also known as:
- Ip Man : La Légende du Grand Maître
- Ip Man 1
- O Grande Mestre
- Yi dai zong shi Ye Wen