Ip Man was a massive box office success in Asia and gained a cult following in the West, leading to its distribution by companies like Weinstein Company’s Dragon Dynasty (US) and Showbox (UK).
The fight takes place in the town square, attended by a massive crowd of Chinese civilians and Japanese soldiers. The atmosphere is tense. Miura is a formidable opponent—tall, powerful, and skilled in Karate. He initially dominates the fight with high kicks and heavy strikes. Ip Man is knocked down but gets back up, his resolve hardening. ip man 2008 english audio track
| Character | Original Actor (Voice) | English Dub Voice Style | |-----------|------------------------|--------------------------| | Ip Man | Donnie Yen (his own Cantonese voice, dubbed into Mandarin for China release) | Mid-range, calm, respectful; slightly older-sounding than Yen’s natural voice | | Zhang Yongcheng (Wing Chun student) | Hiroyuki Ikeuchi (Japanese actor speaking Mandarin/Cantonese) | Younger, eager, clear English | | Jin Shanzhao (Northern kung fu master) | Fan Siu-wong | Brash, arrogant, exaggerated “tough guy” accent | | Miura (Japanese general) | Hiroyuki Ikeuchi | Deep, villainous, with a slight attempt at a Japanese-accented English | Ip Man was a massive box office success