The Brave Lion

The Brave Lion

90 mins | Drama, Action | Jan. 1, 1974

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.

The Brave Lion

90 mins | Drama, Action | Jan. 1, 1974

The Brave Lion
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.
Producers Hai Hua Cinema Company, Lee Ming Film Co.
Original title 猛獅
Directors Fei-chien Wu
Writers Jing-kang Chou

Cast

Tsai Hung

as Wang Hsing

Cheng Fu-Hung

as Japanese Agent (Huge guy)

Yu Heng

as Mr. Zhang

Tai Liang

as Doctor

Yueh Feng

as Worker

Wang Fei

as Japanese Agent (Manager)