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.

Cast

Bao Guo-an, Liankun Lin, Lung Sihung, Shao Hsin, Simon Williams, Min Su, Jiang Hua, Li Shilong

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What is "The Opium War" about?

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.

When was "The Opium War" released?

The Opium War was released in 1997.

Who stars in "The Opium War"?

The cast includes Bao Guo-an, Liankun Lin, Lung Sihung, Shao Hsin.