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Red Cliff

"The future will be decided."

July 10, 2008 2h 25m 7.1/10 (866 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Red Cliff is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Woo. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Zhang Fengyi

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 10, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 2h 25m 145 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (866 votes)
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Budget $80.3M Production budget
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Box Office $250.1M 3.1x return
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 5 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$80,341,000
Revenue
$250,100,000

Production Companies

  • Lion Rock Productions
  • Showbox
  • Beijing Film Studio
  • Avex Entertainment
  • CMC Entertainment
  • Shanghai Film Group
  • Emperor Multimedia Group
  • China Movie Channel
  • Summit Entertainment
  • Beijing Jinyinma Movie & TV Culture Co.
  • Beijing Forbidden City Film
  • Red Cliff Korea Investment
  • Chengtian Entertainment
  • Bona Film Group
  • China Film Group Corporation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Cliff about?

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 ...

Who directed Red Cliff?

Red Cliff was directed by John Woo.

How long is Red Cliff?

Red Cliff has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).

When was Red Cliff released?

Red Cliff was released on July 10, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Red Cliff?

The main cast of Red Cliff includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Wei.

Is Red Cliff worth watching?

Red Cliff has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 866 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.