Red Cliff II, the sequel to John Woo's epic historical drama, was released in 2009 following the grand scale and anticipation set by its predecessor. The film continued to depict the epic Battle of Red Cliff with Tony Leung as Zhou Yu and Takeshi Kaneshiro as Zhuge Liang reprising their roles. Upon release, while visually stunning and lauded for its battle sequences, it received mixed reviews, with some critics feeling it was less engaging than the first installment due to its length and pacing. Over time, however, Red Cliff II has garnered appreciation among fans of historical epics for its ambitious storytelling and detailed portrayal of the Three Kingdoms era. It is now often considered an underrated gem in the war film genre, beloved for its grandeur and the performances of its stellar cast, even if it hasn't reached the widespread cult status of some other epics.
Main Cast of Red Cliff II
Tony Leung
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Zhang Fengyi
Crew of Red Cliff II
Full backstage crew list →- Released January 07, 2009