The Opium War

Qing official Lin Zexu burns the opium of British traders in a bid to end the opium trade. Incensed by his actions, the British traders appeal to their government, leading to the First Opium War and the eventual cessation of Hong ...

Director

Jin Xie

Writer

Mai Tianshu, Ni Zhen, Sujin Zhu

Released

13 Jun 1997

Country

China

Awards

8 wins & 7 nominations total