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The Opium Wars

The Opium Wars (1959)

1h 43m | PG-13

⭐ 6 / 10

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'.

Director: Zheng Jun-li

Studio: Haiyan Film Studio

Genre: War, History, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Zhao Dan

Zhao Dan

as Zexu Lin

Gao Zheng

Gao Zheng

as Emperor Min Ning

Xia Tian

Xia Tian

as Chancellor Zhanga Mu

Han Fei

Han Fei

as Minister Shan Qi

Deng Nan

Deng Nan

as Tianpei Guan

Gerald Tannebaum

Gerald Tannebaum

as Di Yan