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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.
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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 Hui-ching...
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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.
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Jul 20, 2016 · A Touch of Zen: Prowling, Scheming, Flying | Current | The Criterion Collection. By David Bordwell. Essays — Jul 20, 2016. T he Asian martial arts film is central to the history of cinema as an art. Not long ago, that statement would have been regarded as reckless.
Jul 19, 2016 · 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.
Jun 21, 2017 · A Touch of Zen (1976) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An artist helps a beautiful woman fight off the imperial guards who killed her family. Cast & Crew. Read More. Hu Chin-chuan. Director. Hsu Feng. Shih Chun. Pai Ying. Tien Peng. Roy Chiao.
