The Opium Wars(1959)
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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'.
The Opium Wars (1959) is a war, history and drama film directed by Zheng Jun-li, released on August 21, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Zhao Dan, Gao Zheng, Xia Tian and Han Fei. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Zheng Jun-li
- Writers:
- Ye Yuan
- Cinematographer:
- Huang Shaofen
- Composer:
- Wang Yun-Jie
- Production:
- Haiyan Film Studio 海燕电影制片厂
- Status:
- Released
The Opium Wars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhao Dan
as Zexu Lin
Gao Zheng
as Emperor Min Ning
Xia Tian
as Chancellor Zhanga Mu
Han Fei
as Minister Shan Qi
Deng Nan
as Tianpei Guan
Gerald Tannebaum
as Di Yan
Yong Li
as Yuzhen Deng
Qin Yi
as Kuansao A
Shan Liang
as Shaorong Wu
Jiang Rui
as Zhaoqing Han
Wen Xiying
as Kuan Mai
Lan Gu
as Changqing Sun
Key crew
Directed by Zheng Jun-li, written by Ye Yuan.
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The Opium Wars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Opium Wars – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Opium Wars?
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The main cast of The Opium Wars (1959) includes Zhao Dan, Gao Zheng, Xia Tian, Han Fei and Deng Nan. The film was directed by Zheng Jun-li. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Opium Wars released?
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The Opium Wars was released on August 21, 1959 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Opium Wars worth watching?
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The Opium Wars (1959) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.