Directed by the legendary , Red Cliff (originally titled Chibi ) is a monumental two-part historical war epic that stands as one of the most ambitious projects in Asian cinema. Based on the actual historical Battle of Red Cliffs (208–209 AD) and the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms , the film marks Woo’s triumphant return to Chinese-language filmmaking after his tenure in Hollywood. Film Overview and Production
as Xiao Qiao : Zhou Yu’s wife, whose beauty and bravery play a pivotal role in delaying Cao Cao's advance.
as Zhuge Liang : The calm, feathered-fan-wielding strategist whose intellect is his greatest weapon. Red Cliff- Part I II -2008-2009- Dual Audio -...
The sequel shifts focus to the epic naval battle at the Red Cliffs . As Cao Cao’s massive fleet of 2,000 ships looms across the Yangtze River, the allies must use every ounce of their ingenuity. This part features famous tactical maneuvers, such as Zhuge Liang "borrowing" 100,000 arrows from the enemy and the decisive use of fire ships to incinerate Cao Cao’s fleet when the wind finally turns in the allies' favor. Key Cast and Characters
as Zhou Yu : The charismatic and musically gifted viceroy of East Wu. Directed by the legendary , Red Cliff (originally
as Sun Shangxiang : Sun Quan's fierce sister who goes undercover in Cao Cao's camp. Viewing Experience: Subtitled vs. Dubbed Red Cliff (2008) - Plot - IMDb
as Cao Cao : The formidable and ruthless antagonist seeking to unify China under his rule. as Zhuge Liang : The calm, feathered-fan-wielding strategist
Released in two distinct segments— in July 2008 and Part II in January 2009—the full saga boasts a combined runtime of nearly five hours (288 minutes). With an estimated budget of US$80 million , it was the most expensive Asian-financed production at the time of its release.