A Touch of Zen
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A Touch of Zen (1970)

10/07/1970
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
3h 0m

Overview

Gu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Gu into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.

  • King HuDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    俠女

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Chinese

Keywords

  • martial arts
  • buddhism
  • mountain village
  • zen
  • wuxia
  • bamboo
  • 14th century

Top Billed Cast

Hsu Feng

Hsu Feng

Yang Hui-zhen

Shih Chun

Shih Chun

Gu Sheng-zhai

Pai Ying

Pai Ying

General Shi Wen-qiao

Tian Peng

Tian Peng

Ouyang Nian

Roy Chiao

Roy Chiao

Abbot Hui-yuan

Tsao Chien

Tsao Chien

Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing

Miao Tian

Miao Tian

Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)

Melvin Chang Yun-Wen

Melvin Chang Yun-Wen

Tao Lung

Hsueh Han

Hsueh Han

General Lu Ding-an

Han Ying-Chieh

Han Ying-Chieh

Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun

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