The Heroin Wars (1996) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Heroin Wars online in HD.
The Heroin Wars — Storyline
History of the narcotics trade in Burma and the War on Drugs. In 1964, director Adrian Cowell and cameraman Chris Menges went to mountainous eastern Burma to film the Shan revolutionary forces fighting a bloody civil war against the military dictatorship. The impoverished Shans had only one way to finance the war: opium. Cowell has returned several times over the last 30 years to record the ongoing civil war and the burgeoning opium trade. The first and last episodes are produced in association with WGBH/FRONTLINE.
Cast & Crew
The Heroin Wars — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-07-06 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 3 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Ended |
The Heroin Wars — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Opium Convoys (1996-07-06) — Lo Hsing-Han, Khun Sa and the beginning of the war on drugs. Trafficking initially funded rebellion against the anti-democratic Burmese Army dictatorship. As guerilla armies fought
- E2: Smack City (1996-07-13) — Hong Kong, the drug capital of southeast Asia for the last century. The success of Hong Kong police in combating opium caused many opium users to switch to cheaper, more easily smu
- E3: The Kings of Opium (1996-07-20) — Khun Sa changes sides in the narcotics carousel. Returning to the Shan war of independence, even with $80 million in U.S. military aid the Burmese Army never halted or captured a s
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Heroin Wars have? 1 season(s) with 3 episodes.
Where can I watch The Heroin Wars? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
