A Touch of Zen (1970)
Original title: 俠女
A Touch of Zen is a 1970 Chinese-language action movie directed by King Hu, with a running time of 3h. It stars Hsu Feng, Shih Chun and Pai Ying.
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
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What is A Touch of Zen about?
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
When was A Touch of Zen released?
A Touch of Zen was released on 10 July 1970.
How long is A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen runs 3h.
Who made A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen was directed by King Hu.
Where can I watch A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch A Touch of Zen
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Hsu Feng as Yang Hui-zhen
- Shih Chun as Gu Sheng-zhai
- Pai Ying as General Shi Wen-qiao
- Tien Peng as Ouyang Nian
- Roy Chiao as Abbot Hui-yuan
- Tsao Chien as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
- Miao Tian as Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
- Melvin Chang Yun-Wen as Tao Lung
- Hsueh Han as General Lu Ding-an
- Han Ying-Chieh as Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Commander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Chang Ping-Yu as Gu Sheng-zhai's Mother
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