Illicit Desire
1973, Chinese. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Tang Dynasty emperors, Ming Dynasty scholars, assorted fortunetellers, and several Buddhist monks figure in a trio of erotic and mystical Chinese legends.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Illicit Desire is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Li Han-HsiangDirector
- Elliot Ngok WahHsiao I
- Fung Chin-PingMonk Pien Tsai
- Fang MianFang Xuan-Ling
- Lu TiEmperor Tang Tai-Zong
- Ricky Hui Koon-YingPrince
- Lam Wai-TiuWang Shi-Zhen
- Lee Pang-FeiTang Jing-Chuan
- Peter Yang KwanZhimen Qing
- Danny Lau DanLai Wang / Wang Xi-Zhi
- Lily Chen ChingHui-Lian / Song Jin-Lian
- Kong LingAuntie Feng
- Lee Wan-ChungZheng Fu-Cheng
Details
- Released
- 4 August 1973
- Original title
- 風流韻事
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Li Han-Hsiang
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Illicit Desire runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Illicit Desire is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Illicit Desire?
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Who directed Illicit Desire?
Illicit Desire (1973) was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Fung Chin-Ping, Fang Mian.