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The Opium Wars

5.919591h 43mMovieWarHistoryDrama

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'.

DirectorsZheng Jun-li·Cen Fan
WriterYe Yuan

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Cast · Directed by Zheng Jun-li

ZDZhao Dan
Zhao Dan
Zexu Lin
GZGao Zheng
Gao Zheng
Emperor Min Ning
XTXia Tian
Xia Tian
Chancellor Zhanga Mu
HFHan Fei
Han Fei
Minister Shan Qi
DNDeng Nan
Deng Nan
Tianpei Guan
GTGerald Tannebaum
Gerald Tannebaum
Di Yan
YLYong Li
Yong Li
Yuzhen Deng
QYQin Yi
Qin Yi
Kuansao A
SLShan Liang
Shan Liang
Shaorong Wu
JRJiang Rui
Jiang Rui
Zhaoqing Han
WXWen Xiying
Wen Xiying
Kuan Mai
LGLan Gu
Lan Gu
Changqing Sun

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The Opium Wars — streaming FAQ

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The Opium Wars hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 9, 1959. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.