Red Cliff

The future will be decided.

Release Date 2008-07-10
Runtime 145 minutes
Status Released
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Overview

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.

Budget $80,341,000
Revenue $250,100,000
Vote Average 7.1/10
Vote Count 836
Popularity 2.6344
Original Language zh

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

Red Cliff is based on the historical events surrounding the Battle of Red Cliff during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD). The movie carries cultural significance as it depicts the struggles and strategies that shaped China's political landscape during this era.

  • The movie offers an epic portrayal of one of the most significant events in Chinese history, the Battle of Red Cliff.
  • John Woo's direction and cinematography bring a visual spectacle to the battle scenes that are hard to forget.
  • The ensemble cast delivers powerful performances, with Tony Leung Chiu-wai leading as the cunning strategist Zhou Yu.
  • The intricate plot weaves together themes of war, friendship, betrayal, and honor, making it a thought-provoking watch.

Fun Facts

  • John Woo originally planned to make a two-part film adaptation in 1998, but production was delayed due to budget constraints. The project eventually moved forward over a decade later with the support of Chinese investors.
  • The battle scenes at Red Cliff were filmed on a massive set that spanned over 60 acres and took eight months to build. It is considered one of the largest film sets ever constructed.
  • Red Cliff features a star-studded cast, including renowned actors such as Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Zhang Fengyi.

Available Languages

English US
Title: Red Cliff
"The future will be decided."
Deutsch DE
Title: Red Cliff
"Die drei Königreiche"
Italiano IT
Title: La battaglia dei tre regni - Parte 1
"Si deciderà il futuro."
Español ES
Title: Acantilado rojo
"El futuro se decidirá."
suomi FI
Title:
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Português PT
Title: A Batalha dos 3 Reinos
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Red Cliff Official HD Trailer John Woo Film