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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.

RATING

3.50

DIRECTOR

Wu Fei-Chie

COUNTRIES

Hong Kong

Taiwan

RELEASE DATE

1974

TIME

1h 30m

GENRES