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A Touch of Zen (1970)
Directed by King Hu
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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.
Rated NR | 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 | Jackie Chan
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2025 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| 07/28/2019 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Great to see this epic on the big screen. It’s a long movie but for some reason didn’t feel like it while at the Sie. About the same crowd for this as for yesterday’s Dragon Inn. Hsu Feng is great as the fugitive princess, Yang Hui-zhen. She’s so taciturn and serious throughout. You can’t take your eyes off of her when she’s on the screen. The final act gets weird and spiritual, but I like it.
I forgot Sammo Hung is in this until he shows up in the final act. He’s immediately recognizable. Jackie Chan is also in this as an extra but I couldn’t tell you where or when.
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