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Lady from Chungking

Lady from Chungking

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Lady from Chungking

"BLOODY REBELLION AGAINST SAVAGE CONQUERORS!"

1942

1h 8m

6.1(12 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong

Kwan Mei

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Lavara

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

General Kaimura

Rick Vallin

Rick Vallin

Rodney Carr

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

Pat O'Roulke

Ted Hecht

Ted Hecht

Lieutenant Shimoto

Ludwig Donath

Ludwig Donath

Hans Gruber

James B. Leong

James B. Leong

Chen

Archie Got

Mochow

Walter Soo Hoo

Lu-Chi

Creative team

Directed by: William Nigh
Written by: Sam Robins
Milton Raison

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