The Brave Lion
1974•1h 30m•4.8•Released
ActionDrama
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.
Director
Wu Fei-Chie
Writer
Jing-kang Chou
Languages
Mandarin
Studio
Lee Ming Film Co.
Cast
Barry Chan
Tsai Hung
Wang Hsing
Cheng Fu-Hung
Japanese Agent (Huge guy)
Yu Heng
Mr. Zhang
Tai Liang
Doctor
Tsang Ming-Cheong
Yueh Feng
Worker
Wang Fei
Japanese Agent (Manager)
Production
Company
Lee Ming Film Co.
Company
Hai Hua Cinema Company
Producer
Yang Chi-Yao
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