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  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History
  • Action
  • War
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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.

Red Cliff is a 2008 epic war drama directed by John Woo, set during China's Han Dynasty in 208 A.D. The film follows an unlikely alliance between two kingdoms as they unite against Prime Minister Cao's massive military campaign to conquer all of China. This sweeping historical action film is now available to watch.

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Red Cliff Official HD Trailer John Woo Film

YouTube · 2009-10-07
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When was Red Cliff released?

Red Cliff was released on July 10, 2008.

Who directed Red Cliff?

Red Cliff was directed by John Woo, known for his distinctive action filmmaking style.

What is Red Cliff about?

The film is set in 208 A.D. during the Han Dynasty's final days, following two kingdoms—Xu and East Wu—that form an unlikely alliance to defend against Prime Minister Cao's military campaign to unite all of China.

Is Red Cliff based on real history?

Red Cliff is based on the Battle of Red Cliffs, a significant conflict during the end of the Han Dynasty, though the film dramatizes historical events for cinematic effect.

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