1997
6.6 (8 votes)
2h 33m
Genres
Drama
War
History
Production Companies
Emei Film Studio
Araba Films
Danehip Entertainment
United International Film Group
Araba Films
Danehip Entertainment
United International Film Group
The Opium War (鸦片战争)
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.
Key Crew
Director: Xie Jin
Director of Photography: Hou Yong
Producer: Ann Hui
Writer: Zhu Sujin, Fuxian Zong, Ni Zhen
