Set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, this historical drama follows a group of Chinese patriots who use their roles as opera performers to resist Japanese occupation. After staging an illegal patriotic play, members of the theater troupe are forced into hiding to escape the pursuing army. The conflict focuses on their struggle against the occupying forces as they attempt to protect their people and fight against tyranny.
Directed by Chu Mu, this 1973 Hong Kong production was the second of three films the director released that year, following The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung and preceding The Heroine. The movie features Wong Ching in the lead role, with Jackie Chan appearing in a supporting capacity. Other cast members include Yuen Qiu, Alex Lung, Chiang Nan, and Chu Mu. Produced by Great Earth Film Company, the action-drama has a runtime of 87 minutes.
The film received mixed feedback from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.3/10 based on 789 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 5.7/10 from 37 votes.
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