Confucius
Genres
Overview
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
Details
Budget
$22000000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
125 min
Release Date
2010-02-11
Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Vote Count
101
Vote Average
5.955
Chow Yun-Fat
Confucius
Zhou Xun
Nan Zi
Wang Ban
Shu Sunwu
Chen Jianbin
Ji Sunsi
Ren Quan
Yan Hui
Yao Lu
Lu Jun
Liu Fengchao
Qi Sigong (young)
Chen Ran
Confucius' daughter
Lu Yi
Ji Sunfei
Zhang Kaili
Qi Guanshi
Xu Huanshan
Lao Zi
Qiao Zhenyu
Kong Li
Dong Ziwu
Chen Daoming
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