Ip Man
– A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial a..
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.
12 Dec 2008
Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
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.
Wilson Yip
Edmond Wong (screenplay), Tai-lee Chan
Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Xiong, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
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.
12 wins & 16 nominations.
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