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Movie Info

Release Date: July 10, 2008
Runtime: 145 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (21)
Genres:
Drama Action Adventure War History
Budget: $80,341,000
Revenue: $250,100,000
Original Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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🍅
89%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
877 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
50,303 votes
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Red Cliff

2008

"Unity forged in battle, legends born in fire."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Red Cliff 1? 🇪🇸 ES: Acantilado rojo (versión internacional)? 🇫🇷 FR: Les 3 Royaumes - Partie 1? 🇮🇹 IT: La Battaglia Dei Tre Regni? 🇯🇵 JA: レッドクリフ Part I:2008? All international titles (21) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $80,341,000
Revenue: $250,100,000
Profit $169,759,000
ROI +211.3% (3.1x)

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Red Cliff is directed by John Woo .

Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Red Cliff

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  • The film was shot on location in China, with many scenes filmed at the picturesque Wuyuan area in Jiangxi Province, which provided a stunning backdrop for the historical setting.

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  • Tony Leung Chiu-wai had to undergo extensive training in martial arts and archery to convincingly portray his character, showcasing his dedication to authenticity in action sequences.

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  • John Woo incorporated traditional Chinese philosophies into the film, especially the concepts of strategy and loyalty, which are central to the characters' motivations and actions.

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  • The battle sequences utilized a combination of practical effects and CGI, with a significant number of extras being trained to perform in large-scale combat scenes, enhancing the film's realism.

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  • The film features a scene where a character references the ancient text 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, which ties into the overarching theme of military strategy throughout the story.

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  • One notable continuity error occurs during a battle scene where the position of the armies changes between shots, indicating a lack of consistency in the staging of the combatants.

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  • The film is part of a larger trend in Asian cinema that seeks to portray historical events with a blend of drama and action, similar to other historical epics directed by Zhang Yimou.

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