The Brave Lion
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1974-01-01
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: Wu Fei-Chie
Writer: Jing-kang Chou
Spoken language: 普通话
Genres: Action, Drama
Original title: The Brave Lion
Production Companies: Lee Ming Film Co., Hai Hua Cinema Company
Production Countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan
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