The Brave Lion
猛獅
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Fei-Chie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jing-kang Chou
- Original Title
- 猛獅
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lee Ming Film Co., Hai Hua Cinema Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Fei-Chie
Jing-kang Chou
Yang Pai Yung
Yang Chi-Yao
Department Leadership Roster
Jing-kang Chou
Writer
Wu Fei-Chie
Director
Yang Pai Yung
Editor
Yang Chi-Yao
Producer
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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.
Who directed The Brave Lion?
The Brave Lion was directed by Wu Fei-Chie.
Who stars in The Brave Lion?
The principal cast of The Brave Lion includes Barry Chan, Tsai Hung, Cheng Fu-Hung, Yu Heng, Tai Liang.
When was The Brave Lion released and how long is it?
The Brave Lion was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.