The Opium War(1997)
鸦片战争
The Opium War Synopsis
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.
The Opium War (1997) is a drama, war and history film directed by Xie Jin, released on June 9, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 33m. It stars Bao Guo-an, Liankun Lin, Lung Sihung and Shao Hsin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Xie Jin
- Writers:
- Zhu Sujin, Fuxian Zong, Ni Zhen
- Producers:
- Ann Hui
- Cinematographer:
- Hou Yong
- Composer:
- Jin Fuzai
- Production:
- Emei Film Studio, Araba Films, Danehip Entertainment, United International Film Group
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Opium War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bao Guo-an
as 林则徐
Liankun Lin
as 琦善
Lung Sihung
as 何敬容
Shao Hsin
as 何善之
Simon Williams
as 义律
- Min Su
Min Su
as 道光皇帝
- Jiang Hua
Jiang Hua
as 关天培
- Li Shilong
Li Shilong
as 韩总兵
- Li Weixin
Li Weixin
as 郑延祯
Yuan Gao
as 蓉儿
Emma Griffiths Malin
as 玛丽
Philip Jackson
as 船长怀特
Key crew
Directed by Xie Jin, written by Zhu Sujin, Fuxian Zong and Ni Zhen, produced by Ann Hui.
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The Opium War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Opium War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Opium War online?
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The Opium War (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Opium War?
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The main cast of The Opium War (1997) includes Bao Guo-an, Liankun Lin, Lung Sihung, Shao Hsin and Simon Williams. The film was directed by Xie Jin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Opium War released?
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The Opium War was released on June 9, 1997 and runs for 2h 33m.
Is The Opium War worth watching?
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The Opium War (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.