Red Cliff

Theatrical Release Date: 2009 11 18 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 876964002677

Studio: Magnolia

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[War Violence]

Summary: Legendary Hong Kong action specialist John Woo and international superstar Tony Leung reunite for their first feature film together since 1992's Hard-Boiled with this historical drama set during the decisive 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. Adapted in part from the beloved Chinese tome Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Red Cliff opens in the year 208 A.D., just as prime minister-turned-general Cao Cao (Zhang Fengyi) seeks permission from Han Dynasty emperor Xian (Wang Ning) to organize a southward-bound mission designed to silence troublesome warlords Liu Bei (You Yong) and Sun Quan (Chang Chen). As the expedition gets under way, Cao Cao's troops rain destruction on Liu Bei's army, forcing the latter to retreat and convincing Liu Bei's military strategist Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) that their only hope for victory is to form an alliance with Sun Quan. Increasingly aware of the monumental struggle ahead, both sides begin preparing for the battle that will ultimately shape the future of an entire nation. Originally envisioned as a single epic, Red Cliff was eventually split into two parts due to an excessive running time that approached five hours. Red Cliff, Part I and Red Cliff, Part II were edited together for theatrical release in the United States as a stand-alone film running nearly two and a half hours. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Epic

Awards: Film Presented – Chicago International Film Festival

Features: The making of an epic: Red Cliff
Interview with John Woo: the carrier's flight from concept to creation
HDNet: a look at Red Cliff
Storyboards

Red Cliff

Format: DVD

Release Date: 03/23/2010

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cinemascope

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 148 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Red Cliff
1. Prime Minister Cao Cao [7:47]
2. Charge! [11:50]
3. Red Cliff [6:14]
4. Shall We Fight or Surrender? [7:00]
5. Crush the Traitor Cao Cao [9:39]
6. Tortoise Formation [12:11]
7. A Minor Setback [11:47]
8. Psychological Warfare [8:43]
9. Their Alliance is Broken [5:57]
10. Map of Cao Cao's Camp [4:34]
11. No Good, Bigger! [6:34]
12. The Art of Tea [10:44]
13. Boats Are Approaching [8:57]
14. Shoot! [10:50]
15. Don't Move [8:47]
16. Credits [10:04]

Cast and Crew: Zhao Wei  Actor 
Terence Chang  Producer 
John Woo  Director 
John Woo  Executive Producer 
John Woo  Producer 
John Woo  Screenwriter 
Hu Xiaofeng  Executive Producer 
Kuo Cheng  Screenwriter 
Taro Iwashiro  Composer (Music Score) 
Masato Matsuura  Executive Producer 
Sheng Heyu  Screenwriter 
Ryuhei Chiba  Executive Producer 
Chan Khan  Screenwriter 
Guo Zheng  Screenwriter 
Dennis Wu  Executive Producer 
Han San Ping  Executive Producer 
Wu Kebo  Executive Producer 
Jeonghun Ryu  Executive Producer 
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai  Actor 
Takeshi Kaneshiro  Actor 
Zhang Fengyi  Actor 
Chang Chen  Actor 
Vicky Zhao  Actor 
Hu Jun  Actor 
Shidou Nakamura  Actor 
Lin Chiling  Actor 

Country: China