Confucius
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.
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14 people
Chow Yun-Fat
Confucius
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Zhang Kaili
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Hu Mei Director · Chan Hon Writer He Yanjiang Writer
Worldwide gross $19M · Budget $22M · United States release March 18, 2010
Box office
Budget
$22,000,000
Worldwide gross
$18,600,000
Gross vs. budget
0.8×
Production
Beijing Film Studio
Production
China
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Languages
Original title
孔子
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Thailand · February 11, 2010
Theatrical
United States · March 18, 2010
Theatrical
France
September 24, 2010 · Theatrical
Germany
September 24, 2010 · Theatrical
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