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The Opium War
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6.6
8 reviews
Drama/War
2h 33m
1997

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...

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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.

  • DirectorXie Jin
  • Release9 June 1997
  • Genre
  • Duration2h 33m
  • Budget$15,000,000
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    6.6
    8 reviews
  • Productions

    Emei Film Studio, Araba Films, Danehip Entertainment, United International Film Group

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