The Opium Wars

The Opium Wars (1959)

August 21st, 19591h 43min

War, History, Drama
52%

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'.


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