Orphan Island Paradise (1939)

10.0/10 100 min War Drama

Overview

Set during the Orphan Island period of Shanghai, the film follows a group of revolutionary patriots-cum-assassins who finally earn the support of the suffering public. ‘We’re all Chinese,’ so they repeatedly chant.

Cast

Jiang Ming

Li Lili

Lee Ching

Lan Ma

Jingbo Li

Lu Bai

Junchao Jiang

Mo Chou

Wu Jing-Ping

Tong Yi

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