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The Opium War

The Opium War

Jun 9, 1997
153 min
DramaWarHistory
5.9/ 10
9 votes

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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.

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5.9/10
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6.5/10
608 votes
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Budget$15,000,000Production cost
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8 wins & 7 nominations

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Original Language

zh

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Emei Film StudioAraba FilmsDanehip EntertainmentUnited International Film Group

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