The Brave Lion
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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.
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Cast
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Barry Chan
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Wu Fei-Chie Director · Jing-kang Chou Writer Yang Pai Yung Editor
United States release January 1, 1975 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan · Production Hai Hua Cinema Company
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Lee Ming Film Co.
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Hai Hua Cinema Company
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Hong Kong SAR China · Taiwan
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Original title
猛獅
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · January 1, 1974
Theatrical
United States · January 1, 1975
Germany
August 29, 1975
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