Chi Bi (2008)

Film details

Featuring

Tony Leung Chiu-wai Takeshi Kaneshiro Zhang Fengyi
Director

John Woo
Countries

People's Republic of China Hong Kong Taiwan USA Korea, Republic of
Year

2008
Genres

War Drama
Type

Film
Category

Fiction

Alternative titles

The Battle of Red Cliff Working
Chek Bik Alternative
Red Cliff Alternative

Synopsis

Action drama set in China in the early third century. After convincing Han dynasty Emperor Xian that battle with warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan is necessary, Prime Minister Cao Cao leads a huge army into battle. At the suggestion of advisor Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei forms an alliance with Sun Quan in order to combat against Cao Cao's advances. A series of conflicts culminate in the pivotal battle of the Red Cliff at sea.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Zhou Yu
    
    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
  - Zhuge Liang
    
    Takeshi Kaneshiro
  - Cao Cao
    
    Zhang Fengyi
  - Sun Quan
    
    Chang Chen
  - Sun Shangxiang
    
    Vicki Zhao Wei
  - Zhao Yun
    
    Hu Jun
  - Gan Xing
    
    Shidô Nakamura
  - Xiao Qiao
    
    Lin Chi-ling
  - Liu Bei
    
    You Yong
  - Lu Su
    
    Hou Yong
  - Sun Shucai
    
    Tong Dawei
  - Li Ji
    
    Song Jia
  - Guan Yu
    
    Basenzabu
  - Zhang Fei
    
    Zang Jinsheng
  - Huang Gai
    
    Zhang Shan
  - Cao Hong
    
    Wang Hui
  - Jiang Gan
    
    Shi Xiaohong
  - Kong Rong
    
    Wang Qingxiang
  - Emperor Xian
    
    Wang Ning
  - Lady Mi
    
    He Yin
  - cast member
    
    Sun Chun
  - cast member
    
    Jiang Tong
  - cast member
    
    Kou Shixun
  - cast member
    
    Koyuki
  - cast member
    
    Li Hong
  - cast member
    
    Menghe Wuliji
  - cast member
    
    Wang Yuzhong
  - cast member
    
    Zhang Yi
  - cast member
    
    Wu Qi
  - cast member
    
    Chen Changhai
  - cast member
    
    Zhao Chengshun
  - cast member
    
    Wang Zaolai
  - cast member
    
    Xie Gang
  - cast member
    
    Yi Zhen
  - cast member
    
    Jia Hongwei
  - cast member
    
    Guo Chao
  - cast member
    
    Cui Yugui
  - cast member
    
    Xu Fengnian
  - cast member
    
    Ma Jing
  - cast member
    
    Hu Xiaoguang
  - cast member
    
    Ye Hua
Credits
- Direction:
  - Director
    
    John Woo
  - Assistant Director (1st)
    
    Richard Fox
  - Assistant Director (1st)
    
    Albert Cho
  - Assistant Director (1st)
    
    Thomas Chow
  Production:
  - Production Company
    
    Lion Rock Productions
  - Presents
    
    China Film Group Corporation
  - Presents
    
    Chengtian Entertainment International Holdings Lim
  - Presents
    
    Avex
  - Presents
    
    CMC Entertainment
  - Presents
    
    Showbox
  - Presents
    
    Taewon Entertainment
  - Presents
    
    John Woo
  - [International Sales]
    
    Summit Entertainment
  - Executive Producer
    
    Han Sanping
  - Executive Producer
    
    Wu Kebo
  - Executive Producer
    
    Masato Matsuura
  - Executive Producer
    
    Ryuhei Chiba
  - Executive Producer
    
    Huang Chin-wen
  - Executive Producer
    
    Kim Woo-taek
  - Executive Producer
    
    Ryu Jeong-chun
  - Producer
    
    Terence Chang
  - Producer
    
    John Woo
  - Co-producer
    
    Anne Woo
  - Co-producer
    
    Zhang Daxing
  - Co-producer
    
    Yeh Ju-feng
  - Co-producer
    
    David Tang
  - Co-producer
    
    Wang Wei
  - Co-producer
    
    Cheri Yeung
  - Studio
    
    CCTV Studios
  Casting:
  - Casting
    
    Cheng Jie
  Writing:
  - Screenplay
    
    John Woo
  - Screenplay
    
    Chan Khan
  - Screenplay
    
    Kuo Cheng
  - Screenplay
    
    Sheng Heyu
  - Based on the novel by
    
    Luo Guanzhong
  Photography:
  - Director of Photography
    
    Lu Yue
  - Director of Photography
    
    Zhang Li
  - 2nd Unit Director of Phot (Army Battles)
    
    Zhang Jinzhan
  - 2nd Unit Director of Phot (Naval Battle)
    
    Leung, Patrick
  Special Effects:
  - Visual Effects Supervisor
    
    Craig Hayes
  - Visual Effects Supervisor
    
    Kevin Rafferty
  - Visual Effects
    
    The Orphanage LLC
  - Visual Effects
    
    CafeFX
  - Visual Effects
    
    Hatch Production
  Editing:
  - Editor
    
    Lam, Angie
  - Editor
    
    Yang Hongyu
  - Editor
    
    Robert A. Ferretti
  Design:
  - Production Designer
    
    Yip, Tim
  Costumes:
  - Costume Designer
    
    Yip, Tim
  Titles:
  - Title Design
    
    yU+co.
  Film processing:
  - Filmed with
    
    Arriflex Cameras
  - Colour by
    
    Kodak CineLabs Beijing
  Music:
  - Music
    
    Taro Iwashiro
  Sound:
  - Sound Design
    
    Steve Burgess
  - Sound
    
    Roger Savage
  Stunts:
  - Stunt Supervisor
    
    Lam, Dion
  - Stunt Co-ordinator
    
    Guo Jian-yong
  Consultant:
  - Action Director
    
    Corey Yuen

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Production:

Casting:

Writing:

Photography:

Special Effects:

Editing:

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Costumes:

Titles:

Film processing:

Music:

Sound:

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