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Ip Man

Movie·2008·Drama, Action, History·1h 46m·7.8 (4,124)·Directed by Wilson Yip

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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.

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Donnie YenDonnie YenYip ManSimon YamSimon YamZhou Qing QuanLynn Hung Doi-LamLynn Hung Doi-LamZhang Yong ChengHiroyuki IkeuchiHiroyuki IkeuchiGeneral MiuraGordon Lam Ka-TungGordon Lam Ka-TungCaptain Li ZhaoLouis Fan Siu-WongLouis Fan Siu-WongJin Shan ZhaoXing YuXing YuMaster Zealot Lin / Crazy LinWong Yau-NamWong Yau-NamShao Dan Yuan

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