Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-Chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.

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Position 24

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Hu

WriterKing Hu, Wong Chung

CinematographerChen Chao-Yung

ComposerJoseph Koo

EditorVincent Leung Wing-Chan

ProducerRaymond Chow, King Hu

Cast

Tien Fengas Lee Khan

Hsu Fengas Lee Wan-erh

Roy Chiaoas Tsao Yu-kun

Pai Yingas Wang Shih Cheng

Han Ying-Chiehas Sha Yuan Shan

Li Li-Huaas Wan Jen-mi

Angela Mao Yingas Hai Mu-tan

Hu Chinas Shui Mi-tao

Helen Ma Hoi-Lunas Yeh Li-Hsiang

Chiang Nanas Liu San-Hu

Wu Chia-Hsiangas Tavern Manager Liu / Magistrate Ha

Shang-Kuan Yan-Erhas Waitress in Green Dress

Ng Ming-Choias Waiter Ah Shun

Wei Ping-Aoas Wen Mei Chi

Chin Chunas Constable Guarding Prisoners

Fung Ging-Manas Rebel Sympathizer

Sai Gwa-Pauas Customer at Inn

Lee Man-Taias Lee Khan's Bodyguard

Ma Yingas Lee Khan's Bodyguard

Yeung Waias Lee Khan's Bodyguard

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

A Touch of Zen1971

Both directed by King Hu, and both starring Hsu Feng, Pai Ying and Roy Chiao

Or

Dragon Inn1967Both directed by King Hu, and both starring Han Ying-Chieh and Pai Ying
The Swordsman1990Both directed by King Hu

The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) | Criteria