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Ip Man Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 2, 2010

Ip Man

Release Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 NYC Only

The story of Yip Man, the first master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun.

Director: Wilson Yip

Starring: Simon Yam

R Action 1 hr, 46 m

  • 4.11 / 5.0
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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Donnie Yen) has the perfect family, plenty of money, a beautiful house, and a blossoming martial arts academy. But when the Japanese occupy his hometown of Foshan during the Sino-Japanese war of 1937, Ip, like the rest of the locals, is forced into hard labor and brutal sparring matches for the enemy's amusement. His incredible skills soon catch the eye of a Japanese Colonel who wants Ip to teach Wing Chun to his soldiers.
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Who is making Ip Man – Crew List

A look at Ip Man behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wilson Yip last helmed IP Man 4: The Finale and Ip Man 3.

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Production – What we know about the Ip Man

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for violence
Runtime
1 hr, 46 m
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Language
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Ip Man Release Date: When was the film released?

Ip Man was released in New York on Friday, October 1 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 1 theater. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including The Social Network, Case 39 and Let Me In.

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