Confucius

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

Status

Released

Release date

February 11, 2010

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

China

Production

Beijing Film Studio

Cast

Chen Jianbin,Chen Daoming,Ren Quan,Dong Ziwu,Zhou Xun,Chow Yun-Fat,Yao Lu,Liu Fengchao,Lu Yi,Xu Huanshanand 4 more

Director

Hu Mei

Writer

He Yanjiang,Hu Mei,Chan Hon,Jiang Qitao

Producer

Han Sanping,Fu Ruoqing

Cinematography

Peter Pau Tak-Hai

Music

Zhao Jiping

Budget

$22,000,000

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1397498