Operation Red Sea
红海行动
Synopsis
A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-15
Top Cast
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Zhang Yi
Yang Rui
Johnny Huang
Gu Shun
Hai Qing
Xia Nan
Du Jiang
Xu Hong
Zhang Hanyu
Gao Yun
Jiang Luxia
Tong Li
Wang Yutian
Zhang 'Rocky' Tiande
Yin Fang
Li Dong
Henry Prince Mak
Zhuang Yu
Guo Jiahao
Lu Chen
Simon Yam
Newspaper Editor Alfred
Wang Yanlin
Luo Xing
Wang Qiang
Political commissar
Huo Siyan
Drone Pilot
Jacky Cai
Drone Pilot
Huang Fenfen
Deng Mei
David Yu
Consul Hu
Khalid Benchegra
Dr. William Parsons
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$579.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.28x
+$509.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dante Lam Chiu-yin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Lin Ming-Chie, Chen Zhuzhu, Feng Ji
- Original Score
- Elliot Leung
- Original Title
- 红海行动
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $579.3M
- Production Studios
- Bona Film Group, The P.L.A Navy Government TV Art Central of China, Star Dream Studio Media, Film Fireworks Production, Zak Productions, Emperor Motion Pictures, Huaxia Film Distribution, Sun Entertainment Culture, Tao Piao Piao 淘票票, China Film Co-Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Eric Lin Ming-Chie, Chen Zhuzhu, Feng Ji, Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Elliot Leung
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man, Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Chi-Hung Choi
Tang Jing, Candy Leung Fung-Ying, Yu Dong, Albert Yeung, Lu Zhenhua
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Lin Ming-Chie
Screenplay
Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Writer
Chen Zhuzhu
Screenplay
Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Director
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man
Director of Photography
Elliot Leung
Original Music Composer
Candy Leung Fung-Ying
Producer
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Director of Photography
Feng Ji
Screenplay
Huang Wen-ying
Costume Design
Chi-Hung Choi
Editor
Cheung Chi-Ho
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Red Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Red Sea about?
A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
Who directed Operation Red Sea?
Operation Red Sea was directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin.
Who stars in Operation Red Sea?
The principal cast of Operation Red Sea includes Zhang Yi, Johnny Huang, Hai Qing, Du Jiang, Zhang Hanyu.
When was Operation Red Sea released and how long is it?
Operation Red Sea was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Operation Red Sea?
Operation Red Sea had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $579.3M at the worldwide box office (8.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Operation Red Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Red Sea was composed by Elliot Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Red Sea?
Operation Red Sea holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).