The Opium Wars

Synopsis

China 1839. Because the British imports of opium into Southern China are creating such widespread medical and economic problems, the weak Manchu emperor Tao Kuang is forced to take action that precipitates the 'Opium War'.

Details

Director

Zheng Jun-li, Cen Fan

Release

August 21, 1959

Status

Released

Country

China

Network

Haiyan Film Studio 海燕电影制片厂

Runtime

1h 43m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Zhao Dan

  Zexu Lin
• 
  Gao Zheng

  Emperor Min Ning
• 
  Xia Tian

  Chancellor Zhanga Mu
• 
  Han Fei

  Minister Shan Qi
• 
  Deng Nan

  Tianpei Guan
• 
  Gerald Tannebaum

  Di Yan
• 
  Yong Li

  Yuzhen Deng
• 
  Qin Yi

  Kuansao A
• 
  Shan Liang

  Shaorong Wu
• 
  Jiang Rui

  Zhaoqing Han
• 
  Wen Xiying

  Kuan Mai
• 
  Lan Gu

  Changqing Sun

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