The Fate of Lee Khan
Asian Cinema • Action, Drama
In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed A TOUCH OF ZEN, trailblazing filmmaker King Hu brings together an all-star female cast, including Hong Kong cinema stalwart Li Li-hua and Angela “Lady Kung Fu” Mao, in this lively martial arts adventure. When Lee Khan, a powerful general of the oppressive Yuan Dynasty, procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel army, resistance fighters and an undercover girl-gang corner him at the Spring Inn. Featuring stunning action sequences choreographed by Sammo Hung and a generous mix of intrigue and humor, THE FATE OF LEE KHAN is a legendary wuxia masterpiece.
DIRECTED BY KING HU
HONG KING, TAIWAN | 1973 | MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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