Title: The Emperor And The Minister 乾隆皇君臣鬥智
Year: 1982
Director: Li Han-hsiang 李翰祥
Casts: Liu Yung 劉永, Hui Yung-hung 惠英紅, Ku Feng 谷峰, Li Kun 李昆
This was a landmark year for the respected, veteran, director Li Han-hsiang. His award-winning martial arts drama Tiger Killer was declared a kung-fu masterpiece, and his autobiographical documentary Passing Flickers was released to universal acclaim. Putting the frosting on the cake was this film, a fascinating period drama of royal intrigue. Li Kun plays the ingenious Lord Liu, whose intelligence was envied by the Emperor himself, enacted by Liu Yung. Both actors were two of Bruce Lee's favorite co-stars. Serving as a welcome co-star herself is My Young Auntie, Hui Ying-hung, showing once again why she was a favorite of both legendary directors Chang Cheh and Liu Chia-liang. Rounding out the cast is award-winning actor Ku Feng as a priest caught between a Lord and a Royal place.
