The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
Director: Pao Hsueh-Li
Cast: Chen Kuan-Tai, Sha-Li Chen, Han Chiang, Tien Yeh, Ma Chi, Hu Chin, Chen Mu-Chuan, Chiang Tao
The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
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The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the…
1h 27m
February 10, 1977
Pao Hsueh-Li
Chen Kuan-Tai, Sha-Li Chen, Han Chiang
Action