The Opium War

The Opium War(1997)

June 9, 1997
2h 33m
IMDb6.5628
TMDB6.310

Overview

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.

Cast

Crew

Director

Xie Jin

Director of Photography

Hou Yong

Producer

Ann Hui

Box Office

Budget

$15.0M

Details

Original Title

鸦片战争

Original Language

zh

Country

Spain, United Kingdom, China

Production

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

More Like This

See All →
Lust, Caution
7.3

Lust, Caution

2007

The Lost Bladesman
6.2

The Lost Bladesman

2011

Curse of the Golden Flower
6.8

Curse of the Golden Flower

2006

Before Dawn
6.7

Before Dawn

2024

Devils on the Doorstep
8.2

Devils on the Doorstep

2001

To Live
8.1

To Live

1994

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
7.2

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003

Barry Lyndon
8.0

Barry Lyndon

1975

Jacknife
6.3

Jacknife

1989

The War Below
6.6

The War Below

2021

Suite Française
7.2

Suite Française

2015

Zulu Dawn
6.1

Zulu Dawn

1979

Community Reviews