A Touch of Zen(1970)
Overview
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.
Director
King Hu
Studio
Union Film Company
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
3h 0m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.6 / 10
Production Companies
Union Film Company • International Film Company
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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.
Who directed A Touch of Zen?▼
A Touch of Zen was directed by King Hu and released in 1970. It is a action, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is A Touch of Zen?▼
A Touch of Zen has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
Who stars in A Touch of Zen?▼
The cast of A Touch of Zen includes 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 and more.
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