Red Cliff II vs The Swordsman
The Swordsman has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7.3/10 for Red Cliff II). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 21m. Red Cliff II is the older of the two (2009 against 2020). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Red Cliff II
The Swordsman| Red Cliff II | The Swordsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | China | – |
| Director | John Woo | Choi Jae-hoon |
| Main cast | Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Shido Nakamura, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhao Wei | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim |
Synopsis
Red Cliff II
The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?
The Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
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