Ip Man
2008
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
December 12, 2008
Director
Wilson Yip
Runtime
1h 46m
Cast
Donnie YenSimon YamLynn Hung Doi-LamHiroyuki IkeuchiGordon Lam Ka-TungLouis Fan Siu-WongXing YuWong Yau-NamDennis To Yu-HangCalvin Cheng
Production
Mandarin FilmsBeijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co.China Film Co-Production Corp.New Film Studio of Beijing Starlight International Media Co. Ltd.Prosperity PicturesShanghai Film GroupTime Antaeus Media GroupGolden Harvest Productions
Genres
DramaActionHistory