Only three battered 35mm prints are believed to have survived. One was reportedly smuggled to Macau, another to Chungking (Chongqing), and the third—seized by Japanese propaganda officers—was likely destroyed. To date, no complete copy has been found in any major archive. Film historians have only pieced together its narrative from old newspaper clippings, still photographs, and the memories of surviving extras who later fled to Hong Kong’s resettlement estates.
The film features a notable cast of Hong Kong stars known for their work in both mainstream and Category III (adult-oriented) films: Hong Kong On Fire 1941 Movie
Logistical/Production Notes
How does one film a war when you are losing it? The production of the is as dramatic as its subject matter. Only three battered 35mm prints are believed to
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