The Opium War

The Opium War

2h 33m 5.9/10

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.

Director

Xie Jin

Top Billed Cast

Rob Freeman

Rob Freeman

Hill

Simon Williams

Simon Williams

Captain Charles Elliot

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Gordon Bremer

Debra Beaumont

Debra Beaumont

Queen Victoria

Bao Guo-an

Bao Guo-an

Lin Zexu

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