- Overview
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'.
- Release Date
21 August 1959
- DirectingZheng Jun-li
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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