The Opium War
The Opium War

The Opium War (1997)

1997 • 2h 33m
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Jun 9, 1997•China, Spain +1•2h 33m
Director: Xie Jin
Original 鸦片战争
Language Chinese
NMTW 62% Mixed
8 wins & 7 nominations total

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Country: China, Spain, United Kingdom
NMTW Rating:
62% Mixed
Length: 2 h 33 min

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Set in the 1830s, the film chronicles the Opium War between China, weakened under the Qing Dynasty, and the expanding British Empire. It follows the conflict that leads to Britain's acquisition of Hong Kong. The story unfolds through the perspectives of Lin Zexu, a fiercely patriotic Chinese official, and Charles Elliot, an ambitious British naval diplomat.

Alternative title: 鸦片战争
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Language: Chinese
Awards: 🏆 8 wins & 7 nominations total
Director: Xie Jin
Type: Movie

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