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The Grandmaster (2013)

โ€œIn Martial Arts there is no right or wrong, only the last man standing.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,009 votes 2h 10m pg-13 ActionDramaHistory

#131 of 284 films from 2013 #1063 of 2168 in action

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai ยท Written by Wong Kar-Wai, Zou Jingzhi, Xu Haofeng

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-waias Ip Man
Zhang Ziyias Gong Er
Chang Chenas Razor
Zhao Benshanas Ding Lianshan
Xiao Shenyangas San Jiang Shui
Song Hye-kyoas Zhang Yongcheng
Wang Qingxiangas Master Gong Yutian
Max Zhangas Ma San
Shang Tielongas Jiang
Song Taoas Gong Er Di Zi
Lo Hoi-Pangas Uncle Deng
Cung Leas Iron Shoes
King Shih-chiehas Gong Clan Elder
Yuen Woo-pingas Chan Wah-shun

Facts

Release dateJanuary 10, 2013
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Drama, History
Original titleไธ€ไปฃๅฎ—ๅธซ
LanguageZH
Budget$38,600,000
Box office$64,076,736 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1462900

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Questions

How long is The Grandmaster?
The Grandmaster runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The Grandmaster worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,009 votes, which places it #131 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 54%) and #1063 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Grandmaster?
The Grandmaster was directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Other well-rated titles by the same director: In the Mood for Love (2000), Chungking Express (1994), Fallen Angels (1995).
Who stars in The Grandmaster?
Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ip Man; Zhang Ziyi as Gong Er; Chang Chen as Razor; Zhao Benshan as Ding Lianshan; Xiao Shenyang as San Jiang Shui; Song Hye-kyo as Zhang Yongcheng.
What is The Grandmaster rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Grandmaster?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34468.

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