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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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 鸦片战争
  • Genres: Drama, War, History
  • Release Date: 1997-06-09
  • Runtime: 153 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (8 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Emei Film Studio, Araba Films, Danehip Entertainment, United International Film Group
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9369
  • Languages: Mandarin, German, English

Cast & Crew

Debra Beaumont

Debra Beaumont

as Queen Victoria

Simon Williams

Simon Williams

as Captain Charles Elliot

Bao Guo-an

Bao Guo-an

as Lin Zexu

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

as Gordon Bremer

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

as

Rob Freeman

Rob Freeman

as Hill

Emma Griffiths Malin

Emma Griffiths Malin

as Mary Denton

Garrick Hagon

Garrick Hagon

as Missionary

Hua Jiang

Hua Jiang

as Guan Tianpei

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

as Captain White

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

opiumbritish empirebattlechinese emperorguangzhouhistorical epic1830s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Opium War?

The Opium War is a Drama, War, History movie directed by . It was released on 1997-06-09.

Who are the main actors in The Opium War?

The main cast includes Debra Beaumont, Simon Williams, Bao Guo-an, Oliver Cotton, Nigel Davenport, .

Where can I watch The Opium War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Opium War is available.

Is The Opium War based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Opium War?

The Opium War has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 8 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Opium War?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Opium War?

The soundtrack was composed by Emei Film Studio, Araba Films, Danehip Entertainment, United International Film Group. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Opium War filmed?

The Opium War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Opium War?

The total runtime of The Opium War is 153 minutes.

Is The Opium War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Opium War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Opium War.

Does The Opium War have a post-credit scene?

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