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The Opium War

The Opium War

1997

6.3

(10)

Duration

2h 33m

Premiere

June 9, 1997

Budget

$15,000,000

Gross worldwide

$0

Genres

Drama, War, History

Description

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.

Production

Emei Film Studio

Emei Film Studio

Araba Films

Araba Films

Danehip Entertainment

Danehip Entertainment

United International Film Group

United International Film Group