Plot Summary
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'.
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Director & Crew
Zheng Jun-li
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 7 votes.
Who directed The Opium Wars?
The Opium Wars was directed by Zheng Jun-li and released in 1959.
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The Opium Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1959-08-21
- Status
- Released