The Opium War
1997 · 153 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 613 VOTES · DIR. Xie Jin
Overview
The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,441 lines
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00:02:36 This urgent official document of the Ministry of War
00:07:54 That would be an unpardonable mistake
00:13:35 God will be with you always, my son
00:20:13 I think it must be an urgent message sent by Lin
00:29:05 Your Excellency!
00:36:26 he is the son of the owner of Yihe Company
00:40:04 you have been guarantors for all foreign ships
00:45:23 And we have our principles
00:49:30 So, can I ask you...
00:53:51 You have good reason to put Han Zhaoqing on the list, who took million taels
01:01:51 to eradicate this opium that poisons our country
01:06:20 I shall be signing them in my office
01:14:22 What's that?
01:19:59 the Cabinet is looking forward to your support
01:24:57 And in all probability it would take us generations
01:31:15 As captain of the ship, I need to know your intention
01:38:38 Open fire!
01:45:47 the country, to me and to my subjects
01:50:17 I sincerely beg Your Excellency to cut off my head
01:54:33 for Your Excellency to compile your book
02:00:00 No, it will be invaluable to us
02:08:25 You should be punished for provoking a conflict!
02:15:18 I will pay a debt of gratitude
02:25:02 Be well, your Excellency
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,441
Dialogue density9.4 lines / min
First line00:02:36
Final line02:25:02
Production Record
DirectorXie Jin
LanguageChinese
Budget$15,000,000
IMDb votes613