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The Brave Lion(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-01-01
35%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
During Japan's invasion of China in World War II, two disgraced Japanese soldiers are given a second chance. Facing execution for various infractions, the two men are offered a reprieve if they take a special assignment. Since they can speak Chinese and know the territory, the men are assigned to the task of running a Chinese labor camp the Japanese operate in occupied territory. After the men take over, they work the prisoner's so hard the labor force rises up in revolt of their treatment.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
Hong Kong,
Taiwan
ProductionCompanies:
Lee Ming Film Co.
Hai Hua Cinema Company
Movie: The Brave Lion
Top 8 Billed Cast
衛子雲
蔡弘
Wang Hsing
Cheng Fu-Hung
Japanese Agent (Huge guy)
Yu Heng
Mr. Zhang
Tai Liang
Doctor
Wang Fei
Japanese Agent (Manager)
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Overview
During Japan's invasion of China in World War II, two disgraced Japanese soldiers are given a second chance. Facing execution for various infractions, the two men are offered a reprieve if they take a special assignment. Since they can speak Chinese and know the territory, the men are assigned to the task of running a Chinese labor camp the Japanese operate in occupied territory. After the men take over, they work the prisoner's so hard the labor force rises up in revolt of their treatment.
Release Date
1974-01-01
Average
3.5
Rating:
1.8 startsTagline
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普通话Keywords
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