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, Cheng Fu-Hung, Yu Heng, Tai Liang, Tsang Ming-Cheong, Yueh Feng, Wang Fei

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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.

When was "The Brave Lion" released?

The Brave Lion was released in 1974.

Who stars in "The Brave Lion"?

The cast includes Barry Chan, Tsai Hung, Cheng Fu-Hung, Yu Heng.