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Cao Cao (Mandarin pronunciation: [tsʰɑ̌ʊ tsʰɑ́ʊ]; 155 – March 15, 220) was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled Emperor Wu of Wei. Although often portrayed as a cruel and merciless tyrant, Cao Cao has also been praised as a brilliant ruler and military genius who treated his subordinates like his family. He was also skilled in poetry and martial arts and wrote many war journals.
Cao was born in the county of Qiao (present day Bozhou, Anhui) in 155. His father Cao Song was a foster son of Cao Teng, who in turn was one of the favorite eunuchs of Emperor Huan. Some historical records, including the Biography of Cao Man, claim that Cao Song's original family name was Xiahou.
Cao was known for his craftiness as an adolescent. According to the Biography of Cao Man, Cao's uncle complained to Cao Song about Cao Cao's indulgence in hunting and music with Yuan Shao. In retaliation, Cao Cao feigned a fit before his uncle, who immediately rushed to inform Cao Song. When Cao Song went to see his son, Cao Cao behaved normally. When asked, Cao Cao replied, "I have never had a fit, but I lost the love of my uncle, and therefore he deceived you." Afterwards, Cao Song ceased to believe his brother regarding Cao Cao, and thus Cao Cao became even more blatant and perseverant in his wayward pursuits.
Actors: Roy Cheung (actor), Yun-Fat Chow (actor), Lon Haber (miscellaneous crew), Hiroshi Tamaki (actor), Chung Man Yee (costume designer), Alec Su (actor), Dahong Ni (actor), Ni Yan (actress), Yuan Nie (actor), Yifei Liu (actress), Lu Yao (actor), Bin Wang (writer), Lou Yi (producer), Linshan Zhao (director),
Genres: Drama, History,Actors: Donnie Yen (actor), Alex Fong (actor), Alan Mak (writer), Chi-Leung Kwong (editor), Siu-hou Chin (actor), Alan Mak (director), Ronald Wong (producer), Wen Jiang (actor), Felix Chong (writer), Felix Chong (director), Abe Kwong (producer), Zhong-lun Ren (producer), Andy On (actor), Henry Lai (composer), Hong Chen (actress),
Plot: This historical martial arts film adapted from the story of Guan Yu crossing five passes and slaying six generals in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In AD 200 during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao eliminates his political opponents Dong Cheng and others, before turning his attention towards rival warlords Liu Bei and Yuan Shao. To avoid fighting a war on two fronts, Cao Cao decides to attack Liu Bei first. Liu Bei flees north to join Yuan Shao, while his family is captured by the enemy. Liu Bei's sworn brother Guan Yu (Donnie Yen), surrenders to Cao Cao to uphold his oath of brotherhood and preserve his honor. Cao Cao knows he's a great warrior & hopes that Guan Yu will continue serving him. Meanwhile, Guan Yu is secretly in love with his sworn brother's concubine Qilan, but is afraid to express his feelings to her. Qilan reproaches Guan Yu for serving Cao Cao. By then, Guan Yu has also received news of Liu Bei's whereabouts, so he prepares to leave Cao Cao to deliver Liu Bei's fiancé, Qilan, to him. Cao Cao is unable to stop Guan Yu and gives orders for the defending generals at the various passes to let Guan Yu through. Despite so, Cao Cao's followers feel that Guan Yu will become a threat to them if he succeeds in escaping, so they plot to have Guan killed. Guan Yu then embarks on a dangerous long journey through the passes to reunite with Liu Bei.
Keywords: china, concubine, martial-arts, three-word-title, warlord, year-200Actors: Rongguang Yu (actor), Ruby Lin (actress), Yi Lu (actor), Peter Ho (actor), Dahong Ni (actor), Jianbin Chen (actor), Aaron Shang (actor), Yuan Nie (actor), Guanzhong Luo (writer), Xiaohe Lü (actor), Hao Chen (actress), Weide Huang (actor), Yi Sha (actor), Ke Zhao (actress), Xixi Gao (director),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Biao Yuen (actor), Rongguang Yu (actor), Eric Tsang (actor), Yiu-Cheung Lai (actor), Marco Mak (actor), Kenny Bee (actor), Kai Man Tin (actor), Jeffrey Lau (actor), Siu-Lung Leung (actor), Suet Lam (actor), Lik-Chi Lee (actor), Tats Lau (actor), Siu-Wong Fan (actor), Corey Yuen (actor), Cheung-Yan Yuen (actor),
Plot: Traveller Tsing meets a girl with a sword, which is "forever" kept in the sheath. Quite by chance he succeeds to pull the sword, and she said him that it is a sign - now he has to marry her. In order to avoid marriage he escapes from the bride into the past times of the Three Kingdoms period, using the legendary Pandora's box.
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy,Actors: Tak Yuen (miscellaneous crew), Hua Yueh (actor), Bob Buchholz (miscellaneous crew), Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (miscellaneous crew), Dave Mallow (actor), Andy Lau (actor), Ka-Fai Cheung (editor), Lung Ti (actor), Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (actor), Rongguang Yu (actor), Damian Lau (actor), Maggie Q (actress), Dong Yu (producer), Timmy Hung (actor), Andy On (actor),
Plot: The project is based on "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" a vast 600-year-old novel by Luo Guangzhong that ranks as one of China's four most important pieces of literature, and also provided source material for John Woo's upcoming Battle of Red Cliff.
Keywords: art-of-war, based-on-novel, china, chinese, civil-war, commander, female-warrior, musician, number-in-titleActors: Tan Lau (actor), Ying Kwan Lok (actor), Moses Chan (actor), Ada Choi (actress), Sonija Kwok (actress), Wai-Sun Lam (actor), Steven Ma (actor), Priscilla Koo (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Keiji Fujiwara (actor), Shô Hayami (actor), Jûrôta Kosugi (actor), Yasunori Matsumoto (actor), Nobuo Tobita (actor), Kazuki Yao (actor), Satomi Koorogi (actress), Daiki Nakamura (actor), Shinpachi Tsuji (actor), Mitsuteru Yokoyama (writer),
Genres: Action, Animation,