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Three Kingdoms

Original title: San guo zhi jian long xie jia
  • 20082008
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  • 1h 42m
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6.1/10
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Based on "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guangzhong. It ranks as one of China's four most important pieces of literature.Based on "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guangzhong. It ranks as one of China's four most important pieces of literature.Based on "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guangzhong. It ranks as one of China's four most important pieces of literature.
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6.4K
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  • Director
    • Daniel Lee
  • Writers
    • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Daniel Lee
    • Guanzhong Luo(novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms")
  • Stars
    • Andy Lau
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Maggie Q
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  • Director
    • Daniel Lee
  • Writers
    • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Daniel Lee
    • Guanzhong Luo(novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms")
  • Stars
    • Andy Lau
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Maggie Q
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    • 33User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon
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    Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon

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    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Zhao Zilongas Zhao Zilong
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Luo Ping-Anas Luo Ping-An
    Maggie Q
    Maggie Q
    • Cao Yingas Cao Ying
    Cunxin Pu
    • Zhuge Liangas Zhuge Liang
    Andy On
    Andy On
    • Deng Zhias Deng Zhi
    Rongguang Yu
    Rongguang Yu
    • Han Deas Han De
    Hua Yueh
    Hua Yueh
    • Liu Beias Liu Bei
    Lung Ti
    Lung Ti
    • Guan Yuas Guan Yu
    Zhihui Chen
    • Zhang Feias Zhang Fei
    Vanness Wu
    Vanness Wu
    • Guan Xingas Guan Xing
    Damian Lau
    Damian Lau
    • Cao Caoas Cao Cao
    Haifeng Ding
    • Zhang Baoas Zhang Bao
    Hongbo Jiang
    Hongbo Jiang
    • Ruanas Ruan
    Hongtao Wang
    • Huang Zhongas Huang Zhong
    Menghe Wu Liji
    • Ma Chaoas Ma Chao
    Yujing Liang
    • Liu's wifeas Liu's wife
    • (as Yujin Liang)
    Jing Bai
    Jing Bai
    • Liu's wifeas Liu's wife
    Erkang Zhao
    • Ruan's fatheras Ruan's father
    • Director
      • Daniel Lee
    • Writers
      • Ho-Leung Lau
      • Daniel Lee
      • Guanzhong Luo(novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms")
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    His country torn asunder by civil war, Zhao Zilong, a common man heeds the call of duty and from the humblest of roots rises through the ranks on wings of courage and cunning to command an army charged with liberating the land from an evil warlord. Inspiring by action, honor and a dream of unifying his divided nation, Zhao Zilong's heroism becomes legend, but as the years pass and the throne changes hands the war still rages on. When a newly enthroned king decides peace can only be achieved by defeating the warlords once and for all, the aging Zhao Zilong embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time. —Anonymous
    • 3rd century
    • ancient china
    • military leader
    • three kingdoms
    • three kingdoms period
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • China, 228 AD. The age of great heroes who rule the world. Their last astonishing battle shook the world.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody battle sequences
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Alternate versions
      The UK version is cut by 3 secs to remove shots of cruel horsefalls.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Movie Friends - Eine Videothek stellt sich vor (2013)

    User reviews33

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    Top review
    6/10
    Stray Out of the Original Story
    Three kingdom: Resurrection of the Dragon tells about the legend of one famous General Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdom. But unfortunately, there are many flaws in this movie.

    First, this movie is a little bit off from the actual history. I never knew that Zhao Yun started his first career as a soldier directly under Liu Bei. He should been under a general name Gongsun Zan, before he changed his loyalty to Liu Bei. Then, there are Cao Ying and Luo Ping-An. Who the hell are they? Because as far as I know, the one who fought Zhao Yun in the last battle was Chao Zhen.

    Secondly, for the actor. I personally think that Andy Lau is well-suited as General Zhao Yun here. But the actor for both General Guan Yu and Zhang-Fei is a little bit out of the course. While the actor who casted as Guan Yu seems too old, the actor's face who cast as Zhang Fei seems so childish. And the actor who played as Zhuge Liang looks like a traditional physician instead of a strategist. Generally, I would say, the casting is a minus here (except for Andy Lau, of course) For the story, it lacks explanation. There's no explanation for any act inside. No briefing before wars, no strategy meeting before wars, no nothing. It just give off the conclusion of what is happening right now, and lead us directly into the war. That's all. And that too, is a minus.

    But still, I like the war in this. That's why I still give this movie a rating of 6, instead of 5.

    Not good enough for all three kingdom fans. But if you're looking for just a war movies, than this is definitely for you.
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    • fatemaster2003
    • Oct 9, 2008

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2008 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • South Korea
      • Hong Kong
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon
    • Filming locations
      • China
    • Production companies
      • Visualizer Film Productions
      • Taewon Entertainment
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,159,916
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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