The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

In Martial Arts there is no right or wrong, only the last man standing.

PG-13 2013 · 130 min · ★ 6.6 (1K) · Action, Drama, History

The fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war, is the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Legendary kung fu master Ip Man, who will eventually train Bruce Lee, finds his peaceful life interrupted by vengeance.

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai · Written by Xu Haofeng

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Tony Leung Chiu-wai Ip Man
Zhang Ziyi Gong Er
Chang Chen Razor
Zhao Benshan Ding Lianshan
Xiao Shenyang San Jiang Shui
Song Hye-kyo Zhang Yongcheng
Wang Qingxiang Master Gong Yutian
Max Zhang Ma San
Shang Tielong Jiang
Song Tao Gong Er Di Zi
Lo Hoi-Pang Uncle Deng
Cung Le Iron Shoes

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