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Red Cliff

Original title: Chi bi
  • 2008
  • R
  • 2h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Fengyi Zhang in Red Cliff (2008)
Set during the end of China's Han Dynasty, two rivaling warlords make a pact to turn their respective armies against a power hungry general bent on taking over their kingdoms.
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The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.).The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.).The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.).

  • Director
    • John Woo
  • Writers
    • John Woo
    • Khan Chan
    • Cheng Kuo
  • Stars
    • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Takeshi Kaneshiro
    • Fengyi Zhang
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Woo
    • Writers
      • John Woo
      • Khan Chan
      • Cheng Kuo
    • Stars
      • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
      • Takeshi Kaneshiro
      • Fengyi Zhang
    • 133User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 44 nominations total

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    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Zhou Yu
    • (as Tony Leung)
    Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Takeshi Kaneshiro
    • Zhuge Liang
    Fengyi Zhang
    Fengyi Zhang
    • Cao Cao
    Chang Chen
    Chang Chen
    • Sun Quan
    Wei Zhao
    Wei Zhao
    • Sun Shangxiang
    Jun Hu
    Jun Hu
    • Zhao Yun
    Shidô Nakamura
    Shidô Nakamura
    • Gan Xing
    • (as Shidou Nakamura)
    Chi-Ling Lin
    Chi-Ling Lin
    • Xiao Qiao
    Dawei Tong
    Dawei Tong
    • Sun Shucai
    Yong Hou
    • Lu Su
    Yong You
    • Liu Bei
    Baasanjav Mijid
    • Guan Yu
    • (as Ba Sen Zha Bu)
    Jinsheng Zang
    • Zhang Fei
    Shan Zhang
    • Huang Gai
    Hui Wang
    • Cao Hong
    Gang Xie
    Gang Xie
    • Hua Tuo
    Song Jia
    Song Jia
    • Li Ji
    • (as Jia Song)
    Xiaohong Shi
    • Jiang Gan
    • Director
      • John Woo
    • Writers
      • John Woo
      • Khan Chan
      • Cheng Kuo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This movie had been divided in two parts for the theatrical release in the Asian market. The American release will be the condensed version of these two parts. The reason given was that the Asian viewers are more familiar with the characters and their exploits while the western viewers might be confused with the numerous characters and their similar names (therefore keeping it simple for the US market).
    • Goofs
      At 1:56:56, after the first battle, there is a shot from a low angle where you can see the generals sitting on their horses, showing the soles of their shoes. You can clearly see that their shoes have sneaker soles.
    • Quotes

      Zhuge Liang: We must fight even if we cannot win.

    • Alternate versions
      For the UK theatrical release, cuts were required to remove a shot of a cruel and dangerous horse fall (a horse being tripped and falling forward, rolling over on its neck). The cuts were required in accordance with the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Zombieland/A Serious Man/Whip It (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Heart, War
      Music by Tarô Iwashiro

      Lyrics by Francis Lee

      Performed by Alan

    User reviews133

    Featured review
    7/10

    Red cliff!

    To be honest, I don't really know about the Romance of the three kingdom so I will start my review about the movie with no reference to the Chinese history. I have watched Daniel Lee's Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon and it is just average. I have only seen one movie based on the Romance of the three kingdom. John Woo makes his comeback as a director after so many years. I think it is worth the wait for his highly anticipated movie.

    The story: In Singapore, the movie is split into two parts. The second part will be shown next year. This movie is an introduction to the Romance of the three kingdom. The first war starts when the movie starts to hype up those craving to see some good war battles. After the first war, you will get introduction of the characters slowly. After the slightly slow pace, you are treated to another war. The acting is good with the humour. I think model Lin Chiling should be given some credit as she marks the first acting debut in a Chinese blockbuster.

    Overall: It has both the talk and the action. I must say that it is one of the recently interesting war movies with extended war battle unlike the other recent war movies. It should be good to watch it in cinema. This movie is good for those who want to know about the Chinese history or those who want to see the Chinese history in action.
    • helmutty
    • Jul 11, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Japan
      • Taiwan
      • South Korea
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (China)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • The Battle of Red Cliff
    • Filming locations
      • Beijing, China
    • Production companies
      • Beijing Film Studio
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
      • Lion Rock Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CN¥553,632,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $627,047
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,104
      • Nov 22, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $129,710,514
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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