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Ip Man(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-12-12
78%
4096 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese.
Countries:
China,
Hong Kong
Budget: $11,700,000.00
Revenue: $22,100,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co.
China Film Co-Production
New Film Studio of Beijing Starlight International Media Co. Ltd.
Prosperity Pictures
Time Antaeus Media Group
Movie: Ip Man
Top 10 Billed Cast
甄子丹
Yip Man
任達華
Zhou Qing Quan
熊黛林
Zhang Yong Cheng
池内博之
General Miura
林家棟
Captain Li Zhao
樊少皇
Jin Shan Zhao
释行宇
Master Zealot Lin / Crazy Lin
黃又南
Shao Dan Yuan
杜宇航
Hu Wei
郑家星
Zhou Guang Yao
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