The Brave Lion

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1974

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

Hong Kong, Taiwan

Production

Lee Ming Film Co.,Hai Hua Cinema Company

Cast

Barry Chan,Tsai Hung,Cheng Fu-Hung,Yu Heng,Tai Liang,Tsang Ming-Cheong,Yueh Feng,Wang Fei

Director

Wu Fei-Chie

Writer

Jing-kang Chou

Producer

Yang Chi-Yao

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0164455