The Opium Wars

1959 | 103 minutes | 5.0 ★ (4)

The Opium Wars
  • 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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