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Mulan Joins the Army

Jun 13, 1928

1h 40m

★ 5.3

Overview

This epic version of the Mulan tale was an early epic, shot on location in Northern China using hundreds of extras. It is the story of Hua Mulan, a young woman who takes her fathers place in the army as he is unwell. She gains glory but must eventually deal with her deception.

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Minxin Film Company

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Cast

Hua Mulan

Li Dandan

Cho-cho Lam

Liang Menghen

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