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The Opium Wars

林則徐1959

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'.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 21, 1959
Original language
Chinese
Spoken languages
Chinese
Countries
China
Writer
Ye Yuan
Cinematography
Huang Shaofen,Cao Weiye
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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