The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan_
Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Palace by invading English and French troops.
Starring
Liu Xiaoqing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Tielin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Pal...
The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan is a History, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
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What is The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan about?
Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Palace by invading English and French troops.
How long is The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan?
The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan?
The cast of The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan includes Liu Xiaoqing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Tielin, Chen Ye, Zhou Jie.
What is the rating of The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan?
The Burning of Yuan Ming Yuan has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
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History
Drama