The Brave Lion
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.
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The Brave Lion
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1974
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
35%
Original Title
猛獅
Production Companies
Lee Ming Film Co., Hai Hua Cinema Company
Director
Wu Fei-Chie
Description
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.
