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The Brave Lion (1974)

The Brave Lion (1974)

Action Drama
Release Date: 1974, January 1
Directors: Wu Fei-Chie
Countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Production: Lee Ming Film Co., Hai Hua Cinema Company
Cast: Tsai Hung, Cheng Fu-Hung, Wang Fei, Tai Liang, Yu Heng, Yueh Feng

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

martial arts japanese occupation of china logging camp