The Brave Lion (1974)

4.8/10 90 min Action Drama

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.

Cast

Barry Chan

Tsai Hung

Wang Hsing

Cheng Fu-Hung

Japanese Agent (Huge guy)

Yu Heng

Mr. Zhang

Tai Liang

Doctor

Wang Fei

Japanese Agent (Manager)

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