Yip Man

"The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee."

Dec 12 2008 R 1h 46m
Action, Biography, Drama

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.

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.

Written by

Edmond Wong, Tai-Lee Chan

Directed by

Wilson Yip

Cast

Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Louis Fan

Crew

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Production Countries

Hong Kong, China

Production Companies

Shanghai Film Group, Time Antaeus Media Group, Prosperity Pictures, New Film Studio of Beijing Starlight International Media Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production Corporation, Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co., Golden Harvest Company, Mandarin Films

Languages

Awards

12 wins & 19 nominations total

Trailers
Ip Man/Yip Man Official Teaser Trailer with Subtitles(New Donnie Yen Film!)
IP MAN TRAILER
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Scores
# of Votes
237,642
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA