The Opium War
Description
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.
Stars
Debra Beaumont, Simon Williams, Bao Guo-an, Oliver Cotton, Nigel Davenport
Runtime
153 minutes
Release Date
June 9, 1997
Rating
5.9/10 (9 votes)