A transitional figure in the Asian martial arts genre the writer/director King Hu was extremely influential in bringing the rather primitive film making processes of the early martial arts genre towards a more sophisticated style. The Fate of Lee Khan is also known for Hu's focus on his female characters instead of the usual male head busting protagonists that are found in this genre.
The Fate of Lee Khan chronicles the attempts of some rebels to stop the notorious General Lee Khan and his daughter who are ruling the country like a couple of martinets. The film is primarily set in an inn owned and operated by Wan Jen-mi and her female staff. There's lots of intrigue during the first part of the film and it all leads up to an extended action climax.
KIng Hu was apparently working on a tight budget but it certainly looks good and is well staged. The acting is at a high level with the actor Li Li-hua as the clever Wan Jen-mi the owner of the inn, working to defeat General Lee Khan. Also in the cast is Angela Mao who in the world of these wuxia films went on to be considered one of the best martial artists working in Hong Kong cinema.
The film was written by King Hu and Chung Wang, the running time is 105 minutes.
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