The Fate of Lee Khan

The Fate of Lee Khan

Directed by King Hu

Produced by King Hu Film Productions, Golden Harvest Productions

1973105 min6.8 / 10

A tense wuxia action film centered on political intrigue and martial combat, where rebel spies pursue a high official through betrayal and cornered combat.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Fate of Lee Khan violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is The Fate of Lee Khan scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Fate of Lee Khan sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does The Fate of Lee Khan end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Fate of Lee Khan easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise65

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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