The read
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
During World War II, Chinese guerrillas fight against the occupying Japanese forces. A young woman is the secret leader of the villagers, who plot to rescue two downed Flying Tigers pilots, who are currently in the custody of the Japanese. The rescue mission takes on even more importance with the arrival of a Japanese general, which signals a major offensive taking place in the area.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
12 audience votes
Key crew
- William NighDirector
- Sam RobinsScreenplay
Cast
- Anna May WongKwan Mei
- Mae ClarkeLavara
- Harold HuberGeneral Kaimura
- Rick VallinRodney Carr
- Paul BryarPat O'Roulke
- Ted HechtLieutenant Shimoto
- Ludwig DonathHans Gruber
- James B. LeongChen
- Archie GotMochow
- Walter Soo HooLu-Chi
Stills
Themes
chinajapanese occupationamericanfighter pilots