Illicit Desire
風流韻事
Synopsis
Tang Dynasty emperors, Ming Dynasty scholars, assorted fortunetellers, and several Buddhist monks figure in a trio of erotic and mystical Chinese legends.
Top Cast
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Elliot Ngok Wah
Hsiao I
Fung Chin-Ping
Monk Pien Tsai
Fang Mian
Fang Xuan-Ling
Lu Ti
Emperor Tang Tai-Zong
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Prince
Lam Wai-Tiu
Wang Shi-Zhen
Lee Pang-Fei
Tang Jing-Chuan
Peter Yang Kwan
Zhimen Qing
Danny Lau Dan
Lai Wang / Wang Xi-Zhi
Lily Chen Ching
Hui-Lian / Song Jin-Lian
Kong Ling
Auntie Feng
Lee Wan-Chung
Zheng Fu-Cheng
Chen Ping
Mrs. Zheng
Wang Hsieh
Zhao De-Zhu
Ma Lee-Sha
Mrs. Zhao
Dean Shek Tin
Little Fairy
Wang Lai
Mrs. Zhou
Ku Feng
Zhou Lao-Ji
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 風流韻事
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
Li Han-Hsiang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Lam Wah-Chiu
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lam Wah-Chiu
Director of Photography
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illicit Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Illicit Desire about?
Tang Dynasty emperors, Ming Dynasty scholars, assorted fortunetellers, and several Buddhist monks figure in a trio of erotic and mystical Chinese legends.
Who directed Illicit Desire?
Illicit Desire was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in Illicit Desire?
The principal cast of Illicit Desire includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Fung Chin-Ping, Fang Mian, Lu Ti, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying.
When was Illicit Desire released and how long is it?
Illicit Desire was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Illicit Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illicit Desire was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.