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A Touch of Zen ( Chinese: 俠女; pinyin: Xiá Nǚ; lit. 'Chivalrous woman') is a 1971 wuxia film written, co-edited and directed by King Hu. Its screenplay is based on a classic Chinese story "Xianü" in the book Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling.
Nov 18, 1971 · A Touch of Zen: Directed by King Hu. With Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Ying Bai, Peng Tien. A lady fugitive on the run from corrupt government officials is joined in her endeavors by an unambitious painter and skilled Buddhist monks.
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- Action, Adventure, Drama
- King Hu
- 1971-11-18
Ku Shen Chai (Chun Shih), an unmotivated artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is shaken from his comfortable rut by the arrival of beautiful and mysterious Yang...
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- Feng Hsu
- King Hu
- Union Film Company
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At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A Touch of Zen is an unparalleled work in Hu’s formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing.
- Yang Hui-Zhen
- 2 min
Feb 27, 2018 · The original trailer in high definition of a Touch of Zen directed by King Hu and starring Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Ying Bai. ...more.
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A Touch of Zen by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang (Hsu Feng), a fugitive noblewoman who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. 111 IMDb 7.5 2 h 50 min 1972. X-Ray 13+. International · Suspense · Emotional · Tense. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options.
Directed by King Hu. Ming dynasty noblewoman Yang must escape from the evil eunuch Hsu. She seeks refuge at a decrepit town where she gets assistance from a naïve scholar and a group of mysterious yet powerful monks. Remove Ads. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.