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The Opium War

The Opium War

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.

Release DateJune 9, 1997
StatusReleased
Original Title鸦片战争
Runtime2h 33min
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue
LanguageMandarin, German, English
Original LanguageChinese
Production CountriesSpain, United Kingdom, China
Production CompaniesEmei Film StudioAraba FilmsDanehip EntertainmentUnited International Film Group