The Opium War

The Opium War

1997
2h 33min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    June 1997
    Runtime
    2h 33min
    Director
    Budget
    $15,000,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Mandarin
    Production
    Emei Film Studio, Araba Films, Danehip Entertainment, United International Film Group
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