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Ip Man is a series of Hong Kong martial arts films loosely based on the life events of the Wing Chun master of the same name. The progenitor of the series was Ip Man (2008), which was followed by three sequels: Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019), as well as the spin-off Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018).
Ip Man is a 2013 Chinese television series romanticizing the life of Ip Man (Mandarin: Ye Wen), a Chinese martial artist specialising in Wing Chun.
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Oct 26, 2023 · The core ‘Ip Man’ franchise, initiated by Director Wilson Yip and actor Donnie Yen, includes ‘Ip Man’, ‘Ip Man 2’, ‘Ip Man 3’, and ‘Ip Man 4: The Finale’. There’s also a spin-off, ‘Master Z: Ip Man Legacy’ (2018), directed by Yuen Wo Ping.
A list of four Hong Kong martial arts films based on the life of Yip Man, a Wing Chun master and Bruce Lee's teacher. The films follow his struggles during the Sino-Japanese War, his migration to Hong Kong, and his encounters with rival martial artists.
- Ip Man: Kung Fu Master (2019) Dennis To, who had previously portrayed Ip Man, returns to the role in this film. Ip Man: Kung Fu Master finds the titular character during a stint as a police officer in Guangzhou before the Communist Revolution.
- Ip Man and Four Kings (2019) Ip Man and Four Kings has a similar plot to other films in this list but has a distinct twist as it features Ip Man being framed for a crime, fusing a detective story with the traditional martial arts film.
- Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) The final entry in the Wilson-Yip-directed franchise is its most humanistic and tender approach to the master’s life. This is largely in part because it deals with Ip Man’s diagnosis of throat cancer, the search for better opportunities for his son in San Francisco, and a conflict between Bruce Lee and the local martial arts community in the city.
- Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018) At the end of Ip Man 3, Cheung Tin-chi is defeated in combat by Ip Man and starts to dedicate more time to his son. Their quiet life is interrupted when he defends a girl from a street gang, which leads him into conflict with the local crime syndicate, authorities, and ex-pats.
During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive. Director Wilson Yip Stars Donnie Yen Simon Yam Siu-Wong Fan. 3. Ip Man 2. 2010 1h 48m R. 7.5 (111K) Rate.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-wong Fan. Director: Wilson Yip. Watchlist. A martial arts franchise that pays tribute to a real-life master of the discipline while refreshingly subverting the...
