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All the King’s Men (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 100 mins · Chinese
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- Directed by
- King Hu
- Starring
- Cheng Pei-Pei, Chieh Chang, Lee Man-Tai, Wang Yu, Ren Hao, Tien Feng
Set in the 10th‑century BC imperial court, an ailing emperor relies on the dubious potions of the charlatan known as Immortal Li, which only worsen his condition. A lone kung‑fu master—renowned as the ultimate one‑fighter—must confront the fraud and fight to protect the throne, using his unparalleled martial skill.
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