The Opium War
6.3
13 votes
1997
2h 33m
Drama
War
History
Overview
The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.
Directed by Xie Jin
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
June 9, 1997
Budget
$15M
Revenue
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Language
German, Mandarin, English
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