Illicit Desire (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Illicit Desire is a drama and romance film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tang Dynasty emperors, Ming Dynasty scholars, assorted fortunetellers, and several Buddhist monks figure in a trio of erotic and mystical Chinese legends.
Who’s in it. Illicit Desire stars Elliot Ngok as Hsiao I, Fung Chin-Ping as Monk Pien Tsai, Fang Mian as Fang Xuan-Ling and Lo Dik as Emperor Tang Tai-Zong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Illicit Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illicit Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illicit Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illicit Desire (1973)?
- In US, Illicit Desire is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Illicit Desire worth watching?
- Illicit Desire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illicit Desire?
- Illicit Desire stars Elliot Ngok, Fung Chin-Ping, Fang Mian, Lo Dik and Ricky Hui.
- When was Illicit Desire released?
- Illicit Desire was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.