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The Opium War

66% | Jun 30, 1997 | Drama, War, History

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.

Featured Crew

Xie Jin
Director
Hou Yong
Director of Photography

Cast

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Debra Beaumont
Queen Victoria
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Simon Williams
Captain Charles Elliot
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Bao Guoan
Lin Zexu

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