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Writer:
Edmond Wong (screenplay)
Release Date:
12 December 2008 (China)
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Tagline:
The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee.
Plot:
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. | add synopsis
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First Part
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Wu Shu
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11 wins
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11 nominations
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Golden Horse Awards: Maggie Cheung, Ang Lee, Leon Dai, Tsai Ming-liang
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:07 AM, PST)
Wong Kar-Wai's 一代宗师 (The Great Master) Starts Shooting!
(From Twitch. 24 November 2009, 2:22 AM, PST)
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:07 AM, PST)
Wong Kar-Wai's 一代宗师 (The Great Master) Starts Shooting!
(From Twitch. 24 November 2009, 2:22 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Donnie Yen | ... | Ip Man |
 | Simon Yam | ... | Zhou Qing Quan |
 | Siu-Wong Fan | ... | Jin Shan Zhao |
| Ka Tung Lam | ... | Li Zhao |
| Yu Xing | ... | Master Zealot Lin |
| You-Nam Wong | ... | Shao Dan Yuan |
| Chen Zhi Hui | ... | Master Liao |
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| Lynn Hung | ... | Zhang Yong Cheng |
| Hiroyuki Ikeuchi | ... | Miura |
| Yu-Hang To | ... | Hu Wei |
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Also Known As:
Ip Man (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
Grandmaster Yip Man (International: English title) (working title)
Yat doi chung si Yip Man (Hong Kong: Cantonese title) (working title)
Ye Wen (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Yi dai zong shi Ye Wen (Hong Kong: Mandarin title) (working title)
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Grandmaster Yip Man (International: English title) (working title)
Yat doi chung si Yip Man (Hong Kong: Cantonese title) (working title)
Ye Wen (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Yi dai zong shi Ye Wen (Hong Kong: Mandarin title) (working title)
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106 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Hong Kong:IIB |
Singapore:PG |
Australia:M |
New Zealand:M |
South Korea:12 |
Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) |
UK:15
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Followed by Yip Man 2: Chung si chuen kei (2010)
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I had a choice of watching The Spirit or Ip Man. It is a tough decision and after a long while, I finally makes the choice of watching Ip Man. The director of Dragon Tiger Gate makes his comeback with his usual star, Donnie Yen. As expected, the martial arts fighting scenes are amazing. This director is amazing, he knows how to direct realistic martial arts fighting features in Dragon Tiger Gate. This guy can create, I can say, some of best martial arts movies.
The story: It tells about Ip Man's life, the soon-to-be master of the famous Bruce Lee. I can't say much about the plot but the fighting and the music are great. The Japanese soon attacks China which affects Ip Man and his family. Soon, he goes for a fight, organised by the Japanese, which can earn him rice. The Japanese General is impressed by his ability which leads to the final battle of all. It is fast paced with amazing fights in between and humour.
Overall: If you are a martial arts movie fan, this is definitely stunning and not to be missed. If you get entertained by any form of action and want to know the facts of Bruce Lee's master, this should also not be missed. Another good martial arts movie.