Red Cliff Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minister Cao 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, led by the Prime Minister, himself. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance. Numerous battles of strength and wit ensued, both on land and on water, eventually culminating in the battle of Red Cliff. During the battle, two thousand ships were burned, and the course of Chinese history was changed forever.

Action Adventure Drama

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Red Cliff.

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  Chow Yun-Fat

  Dragonball Evolution, Shanghai

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  Tony Leung

  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Grandmasters

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  Zhang Fengyi

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  Chang Chen

  Dune, Grandmasters

Crew Behind the Film

The Red Cliff behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director John Woo last directed The Killer and Silent Night.

Director

John Woo

Screenwriters

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Production Details

What we know about the Red Cliff movie production.

Key Facts

• The film will feature huge battle scenes and is rumored to be the most expensive film ever made in China.

Production Updates for Red Cliff

Aug 2009

Completed

Changed Red Cliff movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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