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The Opium Wars

19591h 43mZheng Jun-li,Cen Fan
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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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What is The Opium Wars (1959) about?

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'.

Who stars in The Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars stars Zhao Dan (Zexu Lin), Gao Zheng (Emperor Min Ning), Xia Tian (Chancellor Zhanga Mu), Han Fei (Minister Shan Qi), Deng Nan (Tianpei Guan). The film was directed by Zheng Jun-li.

How long is The Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

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