The Brave Lion
Originally released in 1974. The Brave Lion is a action/drama film. directed by Wu Fei-Chie.
Starring Barry Chan, Tsai Hung, and Cheng Fu-Hung
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Lee Ming Film Co.
- Hai Hua Cinema Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tak...
Who directed The Brave Lion?
The Brave Lion was directed by Wu Fei-Chie.
How long is The Brave Lion?
The Brave Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Brave Lion released?
The Brave Lion was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brave Lion?
The main cast of The Brave Lion includes Barry Chan, Tsai Hung, Cheng Fu-Hung, Yu Heng, Tai Liang.