Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend
“Smashing the odds”
Synopsis
Lee Chong Wei is a 2018 Malaysian biopic film directed by Teng Bee, about the inspirational story of national icon Lee Chong Wei, who rose from sheer poverty to become the top badminton player in the world. The film is based on Lee's 2012 autobiography Dare to Be a Champion
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
LEE CHONG WEI: RISE OF THE LEGEND - Official Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-22
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$280K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teng Bee
- Screenplay & Story
- Teng Bee
- Original Title
- Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Malay
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- CB Pictures, Mahu Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teng Bee
Teng Bee, Lee Chong Wei
Eric Yeong
Department Leadership Roster
Teng Bee
Director
Eric Yeong
Director of Photography
Teng Bee
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend about?
Lee Chong Wei is a 2018 Malaysian biopic film directed by Teng Bee, about the inspirational story of national icon Lee Chong Wei, who rose from sheer poverty to become the top badminton player in the world. The film is based on Lee's 2012 autobiography Dare to Be a Champion
Who directed Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend?
Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend was directed by Teng Bee.
Who stars in Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend?
The principal cast of Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend includes Jake Eng, Tosh Chan, Mark Lee, Yeo Yann Yann, Ashley Hua.
When was Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend released and how long is it?
Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend?
Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend based on a book or true story?
Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lee Chong Wei".