Lee Chong Wei (film)

Lee Chong Wei is a 2018 Malaysian biographical sports drama film directed by Teng Bee, about the story of national icon Lee Chong Wei, who rose from poverty to become the top badminton player in the world. The film is based on Lee's 2012 autobiography Dare to Be a Champion (which has been translated into English by Patty Tai Peck Sing). The film stars in the title role two newcomers: 13-year-old Jake Eng and 22-year-old Tosh Chan, who were picked from more than 2,000 auditioned hopefuls.

Lee Chong Wei
official poster
Traditional Chinese敗者為王
Simplified Chinese败者为王
Literal meaningFrom Loser to King
Hanyu PinyinBài Zhě Wéi Wáng
Directed byTeng Bee
Written by
  • Teng Bee
  • Luke Hwong
  • Tony Hu
  • Wong Siew Chooi
Based onDare to Be a Champion
by Lee Chong Wei
Produced by
  • Josiah Chieng
  • Teng Bee
Starring
  • Jake Eng
  • Tosh Chan
  • Rosyam Nor
  • Mark Lee
  • Yeo Yann Yann
CinematographyEric Yeong
Production
companies
  • CB Pictures
  • Mahu Pictures
Release dates
  • 9 March 2018 (2018-03-09) (Bukit Jalil)
  • 15 March 2018 (2018-03-15) (Malaysia)
  • 15 March 2018 (2018-03-15) (Singapore)
  • 7 October 2018 (2018-10-07) (China)
  • 28 October 2018 (2018-10-28) (Taiwan)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryMalaysia
Languages
BudgetRM6 million
Box officeRM4.75 million
CN¥6.58 million
NT$2 million
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