The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
葉問前傳
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Legend is Born - IP Man (2011) Movie Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-13
Top Cast
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Dennis To Yu-Hang
Ip Man
Huang Yi
Cheung Wing-shing
Yuen Biao
Ng Chung-so
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Ip Tin-chi
Rose Chan Ka-Wun
Li Mei-wai
Ip Chun
Leung Bik
Sammo Hung
Chan Wah-Shun
Bernice Liu Bik-Yee
Kitano Yumi
Lam Suet
Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
Xu Jiao
Young Li Mei-wai
Heman Leung
Chairman Li Man Ho
Shen Al Jie
Young Ip Tin-chi
Sire Ma
Cheung Wing-Wah
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Sheriff
Kenya Sawada
Kitano Yukio
Chen Zhihui
Ip's Father
Jun
Young Ip Man
Zhang Chi
Sui San
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman Yau
- Screenplay & Story
- Erica Li, Eric Lee
- Original Score
- Brother Hung
- Original Title
- 葉問前傳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Mei Ah Entertainment, National Arts Films Production Limited, Zhejiang Hengdian World Studios Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman Yau
Erica Li, Eric Lee, Checkley Sin
Brother Hung
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung, Mandy Ngai Man-Yin
Azrael Chung
Checkley Sin, Xu Wen-Cai, Cherry Law Bo-Yi
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Yau
Director
Checkley Sin
Producer
Brother Hung
Original Music Composer
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Xu Wen-Cai
Producer
Cherry Law Bo-Yi
Producer
Leung Lok-Man
Production Design
Bobo Ng Bo-Ling
Costume Design
Azrael Chung
Editor
Erica Li
Screenplay
Eric Lee
Screenplay
Mandy Ngai Man-Yin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man about?
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.
Who directed The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man was directed by Herman Yau.
Who stars in The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The principal cast of The Legend Is Born: Ip Man includes Dennis To Yu-Hang, Huang Yi, Yuen Biao, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Rose Chan Ka-Wun.
When was The Legend Is Born: Ip Man released and how long is it?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Legend Is Born: Ip Man make at the box office?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man was composed by Brother Hung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).