Ip Man

– A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial a..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Original Name:
葉問
Ip Man (2008) - Also known as 葉問

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.

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Ip Man (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Dec 2008

Language:

Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Wilson Yip

Writer:

Edmond Wong (screenplay), Tai-lee Chan

Main Actors:

Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Xiong, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Plot:

In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation.

Awards:

12 wins & 16 nominations.

Production:

Well Go USA

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
85%
Metacritic:
59%