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The Brave Lion (1974)

Original title: 猛獅

1974-01-01 · 1h 30m · ZH
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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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Jing-kang ChouWriterWu Fei-ChieDirector

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Barry ChanBarry ChanTsai HungTsai HungWang HsingWong FeiWong FeiJapanese Agent (Manager)Cheng Fu-HungCheng Fu-HungJapanese Agent (Huge guy)Yu HengYu HengMr. ZhangTai LiangTai LiangDoctorTsang Ming-CheongTsang Ming-CheongYueh FengYueh FengWorker

Keywords

Martial artsJapanese occupation of chinaLogging camp

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Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityMartial Arts · Japanese Occupation Of China · Logging CampDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference966832Actor preference349586 · 344329 · 836581

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What is The Brave Lion about?

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.

How long is The Brave Lion?

The Brave Lion has a runtime of 90 minutes.