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Ip Man

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining... Read allDuring the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
218K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,256
160
  • Director
    • Wilson Yip
  • Writers
    • Edmond Wong(screenplay)
    • Tai-lee Chan
  • Stars
    • Donnie Yen
    • Simon Yam
    • Siu-Wong Fan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wilson Yip
  • Writers
    • Edmond Wong(screenplay)
    • Tai-lee Chan
  • Stars
    • Donnie Yen
    • Simon Yam
    • Siu-Wong Fan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 239User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos2

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    Siu-Wong Fan, Donnie Yen, and Calvin Ka-Sing Cheng in Ip Man (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Donnie Yen
    Donnie Yen
    • Ip Manas Ip Man
    Simon Yam
    Simon Yam
    • Quanas Quan
    Siu-Wong Fan
    Siu-Wong Fan
    • Jinas Jin
    Ka Tung Lam
    Ka Tung Lam
    • Lias Li
    Lynn Xiong
    Lynn Xiong
    • Cheungas Cheung
    • (as Xiong Dai Lin)
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    • Miuraas Miura
    Xing Yu
    Xing Yu
    • Linas Lin
    You-Nam Wong
    • Yuanas Yuan
    • (as Wong You Nam)
    Yu-Hang To
    Yu-Hang To
    • Weias Wei
    • (as To Yue Hong)
    Calvin Ka-Sing Cheng
    • Yaoas Yao
    • (as Calvin Cheng)
    Zhihui Chen
    • Master Liuas Master Liu
    • (as Chen Zhi Hui)
    Tenma Shibuya
    Tenma Shibuya
    • Colonel Satoas Colonel Sato
    • (as Shibuya Tenma)
    Li Chak
    • Zhunas Zhun
    • (as Li Ze)
    Deqiang Shi
    • Southern Masteras Southern Master
    Zhong Zhou
    • Southern Masteras Southern Master
    Bo Zhang
    Bo Zhang
    • Jin's Underlingas Jin's Underling
    • (as Zhang Bo)
    Kong Kam
    Kong Kam
    • Jin's Underlingas Jin's Underling
    • (as Jin Gang)
    Lu Kai
    • Jin's Underlingas Jin's Underling
    • Director
      • Wilson Yip
    • Writers
      • Edmond Wong(screenplay)
      • Tai-lee Chan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —Riccardo Amadori
    martial artsmurdermartial arts masterhand to hand combatkung fu208 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although it is not mentioned in the film, Grandmaster Yip Man was actually employed as a police officer during the Japanese invasion.
    • Goofs
      Although the movie takes place in the 1930s, in the factory showdown with Ip Man, Jin Shanzhao is shown wearing modern-day jungle boots of the sort worn by today's soldiers, especially visible when Ip Man slams his foot with his long staff.
    • Quotes

      Miura: [after witnessing Ip Man single-handedly defeat ten Japanese fighters at once] What's your name?

      Ip Man: I'm just a Chinese man.

    • Connections
      Edited into Yip Man 4 (2019)

    User reviews239

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Wow, this is a instant classic!!
    Oh man what a great movie, Just seen it and im stunned. This moves up to my number 5 top list of greatest Martial Arts movies ever. Ip Man was a great man in Chinese history and i can see why. This movie is so well directed and Donnie Yen suits great as a young Ip Man. Its so dramatic at times, you start sniffing your nose and gets sad and angry at the same time. Awesome movie which will be a true classic instantly. I Bought the two disc HK Special Edition and i will see the extras later today cause i will go to sleep now, if i can sleep. Cant wait for part 2. See this film in theaters or on DVD as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed. Kung Fu cinema is back and what a comeback. WOW!!
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    5
    • lion_paw73
    • Mar 12, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2008 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Cantonese
      • Mandarin
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Yip Man
    • Production companies
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co.
      • China Film Co-Production Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,715,578 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,108,789
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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