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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008): Cast & Plot

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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is a 2008 historical drama directed by Daniel Lee, starring Andy Lau as Zhao Zilong, Elliot Ngok Wah and Damian Lau Chung-Yan. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Daniel Lee
Genres
History , Action , Drama
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon About?

The premise of Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The aging Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • 3rd century
  • ancient china
  • military leader
  • three kingdoms
  • three kingdoms period
  • han dynasty china
  • civil war
  • china
  • art of war
  • musician
  • female warrior
  • commander
+2 more
  • chinese
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon Cast & Characters

Andy Lau leads the cast as Zhao Zilong, with Elliot Ngok Wah as Liu Bei and Damian Lau Chung-Yan as Cao Cao. Directed by Daniel Lee; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daniel Lee

More films directed by Daniel Lee, best-rated first: The Climbers, 14 Blades, Dragon Blade and Song of the Assassins.

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Plot

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon Plot Summary

What happens in Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie takes place during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period in China, depicting the legendary tales of Zhao Zilong, a brave and skillful warrior from Changshan. The story begins with Zhao Zilong enlisting as a foot soldier in the army commanded by the warlord Liu Bei, where he quickly proves his valor and heroism by scoring his first victory in a daring night raid on an enemy camp. From the very start, his courage and fighting abilities earn him recognition, setting the stage for a series of epic battles and heroic deeds.

Full summary

The whole story of Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon?

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon released?

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon was released on April 3, 2008.

Who directed Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon?

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon was directed by Daniel Lee.

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Who is in the cast of Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon?

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon stars Andy Lau as Zhao Zilong, Elliot Ngok Wah as Liu Bei and Damian Lau Chung-Yan as Cao Cao, among 19 credited actors.

Does Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon have a post-credit scene?

No. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon in?

The original language of Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is Cantonese.

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