The Legend Is Born: Ip Man 2010
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ip Man
as Cheung Wing-shing
as Ng Chung-so
as Ip Tin-chi
as Li Mei-wai
as Leung Bik
as Chan Wah-Shun
as Kitano Yumi
as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
as Young Li Mei-wai
Director:
Writer:
Checkley Sin Kwok-Lam, Erica Li, Eric Lee
Stars:
Dennis To Yu-Hang, Crystal Huang Yi, Yuen Biao, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Rose Chan Ka-Wun, Ip Chun, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Bernice Liu Bik-Yee, Lam Suet, Josie Xu Jiao,
Genres:
Drama,Action,History
Release Date:
2010 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ip Man
as Cheung Wing-shing
as Ng Chung-so
as Ip Tin-chi
as Li Mei-wai
as Leung Bik
as Chan Wah-Shun
as Kitano Yumi
as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
as Young Li Mei-wai
as Chairman Li Man Ho
as Young Ip Tin-chi
as Cheung Wing-Wah
as Sheriff
as Kitano Yukio
as Ip's Father
as Young Ip Man
as Sui San
as Yao Choi
as Rogue
as Acrobatic Girl
as Flirtatious Lady
as Japanese Killer
as Japanese Killer
as Foreign Student
as Mr Cho
as Customs Officer
as Translator
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