Overview
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Red Cliff?
Red Cliff was directed by John Woo.
What was the budget and revenue for Red Cliff?
The official budget was $80,341,000 and the movie went on to gross $250,100,000 worldwide.
Where was Red Cliff produced?
It was produced by companies including Lion Rock Productions, Showbox, Beijing Film Studio, Avex Entertainment, CMC Entertainment, Shanghai Film Group, Emperor Multimedia Group, China Movie Channel, Summit Entertainment, Beijing Jinyinma Movie & TV Culture Co., Beijing Forbidden City Film, Red Cliff Korea Investment, Chengtian Entertainment, Bona Film Group, China Film Group Corporation in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, United States of America.
Red Cliff Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Red Cliff wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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