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.

Country:

Spain,

United Kingdom,

China

Genre:

Drama,

War,

History

Duration:

153 minutes

Year:

1997

Director:

Xie Jin

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Company:

Emei Film Studio,

Araba Films,

Danehip Entertainment,

United International Film Group

Cast:

Queen Victoria

Captain Charles Elliot

Lin Zexu

Gordon Bremer

Crew:

Editor

Director

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Director of Photography