Red Cliff, Part I [Original International Version] [Blu-ray]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

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

DVD FEATURES:

• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Cinemascope)
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Features:
  • The making of Red Cliff: The Long Road
  • Sotryboarding Red Cliff from script to screen with John Woo
  • HDNet: a look at Red Cliff

AWARDS

• Chicago International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2009

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Tony Leung Chiu - Wai
       Takeshi Kaneshiro
       Zhang Fengyi
       Chang Chen
       Vicky Zhao - Sun Shangxiang
       Hu Jun
       Shidou Nakamura
       Chiling Lin
       Zhao Wei

• Director:

  John Woo

• Producer:

  John Woo, Terence Chang

• Screenwriter:

  Chan Khan, Guo Zheng, John Woo, Kuo Cheng, Sheng Heyu

• Cinematographer:

  Lu Yue, Zhang Li

• Composer (Music Score):

  Taro Iwashiro

• Editor:

  Angie Lam, David Wu, Robert A. Ferretti, Yang Hongyu

• Executive Producer:

  Chin-Wen Huang, Dennis Wu, Han San Ping, Hu Xiaofeng, Jeonghun Ryu, John Woo, Masato Matsuura, Ryuhei Chiba, Woo Taek Kim, Wu Kebo

• Costume Designer:

  Tim Yip

• Line Producer:

  Rick Nathanson

• Second Unit Director:

  Corey Yuen, Patrick Leung

• Visual Effects Supervisor:

  Craig Hayes