A Touch of Zen
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1970-07-10
Runtime: 180 mins
Director: King Hu
Spoken language: 普通话
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original title: A Touch of Zen
Production Companies: Union Film Company, International Film Company
Production Countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Cast
Hsu Feng
Shih Chun
Pai Ying
Tian Peng
Roy Chiao
Tsao Chien
Miao Tian
Melvin Chang Yun-Wen
Hsueh Han
Han Ying-Chieh
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Chang Ping-Yu
Jui Wang
Wan Chung-Shan
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