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Mood:
- StylizedExciting
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Plot:
- Master WarriorSoldierTragic HeroPoliticsHeroic MissionBattlesHeroesMilitary more...
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Genres:
- ActionAdventureDramaForeignHistoricalPeriodWar
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Time/Period:
- Ancient History
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Place:
- China
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Audience:
- Boys' Night
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Style:
- EpicSaga
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- Violent Content
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Red Cliff , 2008
Mandarin
China
Profile of Red Cliff
Red Cliff can be described as stylized and exciting. The plot revolves around a tragic hero, a master warrior, and battles. The main genres are drama, foreign, and action. In terms of style, Red Cliff is a saga and is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in China. Red Cliff takes place in ancient times. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed. Red Cliff is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.
Summary of Red Cliff
After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. This war film stars Tony Leung, the beloved actor best known for LUST, CAUTION and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE.
Details
| Language: | Mandarin |
| Country: | China |
| Release date: | 10 July 2008 |
| Runtime: | 150 min |
Cast and Crew
as Zhou Yu
as Cao Cao
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Users Reviews
John Woo does classical chinese history. A very bold attempt to capture the strategic themes of ~ 200 AD China. If you have read the Art of War you will notice many of the themes reverberating throughout the movie. John Woo tries a bit too hard...
- 19.May.2010
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- by: chimezie
- chimezie rated this movie
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