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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

2010-06-24 · 100 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Action · History

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.

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Directors
Herman Yau
Production companies
Mei Ah Entertainment, National Arts Films Production Limited, Zhejiang Hengdian World Studios Co., Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,708,867

Top Cast

Dennis To Yu-hangDennis To Yu-hangIp Man
Huang YiHuang YiCheung Wing-shing
Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoNg Chung-so
Louis Fan Siu-wongLouis Fan Siu-wongIp Tin-chi
Rose Chan Ka-wunRose Chan Ka-wunLi Mei-wai
Ip ChunIp ChunLeung Bik
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boChan Wah-Shun
Bernice Liu Bik-YeeBernice Liu Bik-YeeKitano Yumi
Lam SuetLam SuetDeputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
Xu JiaoXu JiaoYoung Li Mei-wai
Heman LeungHeman LeungChairman Li Man Ho
Shen Al JieShen Al JieYoung Ip Tin-chi
Sire MaSire MaCheung Wing-Wah
Joseph Lee Kwok-LunJoseph Lee Kwok-LunSheriff
Kenya SawadaKenya SawadaKitano Yukio
Chen ZhihuiChen ZhihuiIp's Father
JUNJUNYoung Ip Man
Zhang ChiZhang ChiSui San
Zhu XueliangZhu XueliangYao Choi
Ding XiaolongDing XiaolongRogue

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