Red Cliff

Red Cliff, also known as Chibi, is a Chinese epic war film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs (208–209 AD) and events in Imperial China near the end of the Han dynasty and just before the Three Kingdoms period. It's Woo's first major film since 2003's Paycheck, and his first Chinese-language film since 1992's Hard Boiled, which also stars Leung.

The film never ceases to astonish with each passing moment as it depicts a feud between two kingdoms sparked by politically motivated ambitious characters. It is wonderful in its ability to depict the essence and cruelty of the battle. The filmmaker, John Woo, was hesitant to take on such a large production, concerned about its flawless execution. In the end, we can safely state that he was humble in vexing so many difficulties.

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Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi

Release date: 10 July 2008
Running time: 146 minutes