The Legend Is Born: Ip Man(葉問前傳)
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Hong Kong · 2010
1h 40m
Director Herman Yau
Starring Dennis To Yue-Hong, Huang Yi, Yuen Biao, Fan Siu-wong
Genre Drama, Action, History
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Featuring some of the most spectacular, innovative and explosive martial arts ever staged, The Legend Is Born is 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, The Legend Is Born has already been hailed as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time and features an all-star cast, including Sammo Hung (Enter The Dragon), Yuen Biao and Ip Man's real life son, 76-year-old Ip Chun, as Ip Man's kung fu master.
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