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A Touch of Zen (1971)

Directed by King Hu

Action | Adventure | Drama

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

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

Length 180 minutes

Actors

Hsu Feng | Shih Chun | Pai Ying | Tien Peng | Roy Chiao | Cho Kin | Tien Miao | Melvin Cheung Wan-Man | Hsieh Han | Han Ying-Chieh | Sammo Hung Kam-Bo | Chang Ping-Yu | Jui Wang | Wan Chung-Shan | Yi Kuei Chang | Yao-kun Pan | You Pin Liu | Lam Ching-Ying | Billy Chan | Lung Fei | Shan Mao | Hao Li-Jen | Chu Liu | Kao Ming | Chia Lu-Shih | Chan Ming-Wai | Kei Ho-Chiu | Yeung Sai-Gwan | Jacky Chen Shao-Lung | Chui Hing-Chun | Men Chu-Hua | Ng Ming-Choi

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
07/28/2019Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned8 stars
 

Viewing Notes

This film was obviously a huge influence on CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON as well as Taiwanese film in general. The cinematography is gorgeous. I can’t think of anyone else doing this kind of contemplative work in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan during this time period.

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