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The Opium War (1997)

The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.

  • Drama
  • War
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Debra BeaumontDebra BeaumontQueen Victoria
  • Photo of Simon WilliamsSimon WilliamsCaptain Charles Elliot
  • Photo of Bao Guo-anBao Guo-anLin Zexu
  • Photo of Oliver CottonOliver CottonGordon Bremer
  • Photo of Nigel DavenportNigel Davenport
  • Photo of Rob FreemanRob FreemanHill
  • Photo of Emma Griffiths MalinEmma Griffiths MalinMary Denton
  • Photo of Garrick HagonGarrick HagonMissionary
  • Photo of Hua JiangHua JiangGuan Tianpei
  • Photo of Philip JacksonPhilip JacksonCaptain White

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