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'.
林則徐 is of 1 hour(s) and 43 minute(s). It is Produced By: Haiyan Film Studio. It was released on 1959-08-21. It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
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