The Brave Lion (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1974, The Brave Lion is an action and drama film directed by Fei-chien Wu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Brave Lion stars Wei Tzu-Yun, Tsai Hung as Wang Hsing, Wong Fei as Japanese Agent (Manager) and Cheng Fu-Hung as Japanese Agent (Huge guy), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Brave Lion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brave Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brave Lion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brave Lion (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brave Lion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brave Lion worth watching?
- The Brave Lion holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brave Lion?
- The Brave Lion stars Wei Tzu-Yun, Tsai Hung, Wong Fei, Cheng Fu-Hung and Yu Heng.
- When was The Brave Lion released?
- The Brave Lion was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.