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.
Acting
Donnie Yen's calm intensity redefined martial arts heroes.
Practical Effects
Sammo Hung's choreography — real Wing Chun, zero CGI.
Direction
Wilson Yip balances spectacle with genuine historical weight.
Director
Wilson Yip
Donnie Yen
Yip Man
Simon Yam
Zhou Qing Quan
Lynn Hung Doi-Lam
Zhang Yong Cheng
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
General Miura
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Captain Li Zhao
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Jin Shan Zhao
Xing Yu
Master Zealot Lin / Crazy Lin
Wong Yau-Nam
Shao Dan Yuan
Dennis To Yu-Hang
Hu Wei
Calvin Cheng
Zhou Guang Yao
Chen Zhihui
Master Liao
Shibuya Tenma
Colonel Sato
Li Chak
Yip Zhun
Li Qilong
Green Dragon / Master Li
Zhou Zhong
Master He / Master Hong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film single-handedly revived Wing Chun schools worldwide and made Donnie Yen a household name after two decades in the industry.
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