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Nov 18 1971 Not Rated 3h 20m
Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

An artist, Ku, lives with his mother near an abandoned fort, reputed to be haunted. One night, investigating strange noises, he meets the beautiful Yang who is living there. She is being pursued by agents of an Imperial noble who have murdered her family. Ku finds himself caught up in her struggle to survive, and many fierce battles take place before all is resolved. Action adventure with a lyrical feel, this is a kung fu film with a strong spiritual element.

Written by

Songling Pu, King Hu

Directed by

King Hu

Cast

Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Ying Bai

Crew

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Production Countries

Taiwan, Hong Kong

Production Companies

Union Film Company, Lian Bang, International Film Company

Languages

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination total

Trailers
A TOUCH OF ZEN (Master of Cinema) Dual Format 2016 Trailer
A Touch of Zen (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
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