None But the Brave
None But the Brave

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None But the Brave

1973
Movie
118 min
Mandarin

Story is about how a revolutionist, played by Cheng Pei Pei, taking on the identity of a Captain's (Ou Wei) long lost sister who is actually dead. Cheng manages to fool the Captain for a while, but little by little, the Captain catches on to her and the revolutionist's plan to stop Chinese-Japanese relations.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Frank SinatraGenres: War, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of U.S. Marines on a Pacific island are surprised to find a Japanese soldier who has also landed there. Despite their initial animosity and language barriers, the soldiers are forced to cooperate when a Japanese admiral's wife and daughter also become stranded on the island. Their shared predicament leads to unexpected moments of humanity and understanding amidst the ongoing conflict.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'None But the Brave' received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its unique premise and attempts at humor in a war setting, others found the tone inconsistent and the plot somewhat contrived. The film's commercial performance was also modest, and it is often remembered more for its unusual premise and star-studded cast than for its critical success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unusual blending of war and comedy.

  • Criticized for a sometimes uneven tone and narrative.

  • Noted for its distinctive premise in the war film genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'None But the Brave' is not widely documented in a way that provides a specific summary of likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

This was Frank Sinatra's only directorial effort.

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