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A Touch of Zen
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A Touch of Zen

1970-07-10 · 180 min · ★ 7.6

Action · Adventure · Fantasy

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.

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Directors
King Hu
Production companies
Union Film Company, International Film Company
Countries
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hsu FengHsu FengYang Hui-zhen
Shih ChunShih ChunGu Sheng-zhai
Pai YingPai YingGeneral Shi Wen-qiao
Tien PengTien PengOuyang Nian
Roy ChiaoRoy ChiaoAbbot Hui-yuan
Tsao ChienTsao ChienMagistrate Xu Zheng-qing
Miao TianNie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
Melvin Chang Yun-WenMelvin Chang Yun-WenTao Lung
Hsueh HanHsueh HanGeneral Lu Ding-an
Han Ying-chiehHan Ying-chiehChief Commander Xu Xian-chun
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boCommander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chang Ping-YuGu Sheng-zhai's Mother
Jui WangJui WangMen Da
Wan Chung-ShanLu Qiang
Chang Yi-KuaiEast Chamber Guard
Pan Yao-KunPan Yao-KunEast Chamber Guard
Liu You-PinLiu You-PinEast Chamber Guard
Lam Ching-yingLam Ching-yingEast Chamber Guard
Billy Chan Wui-NgaiBilly Chan Wui-NgaiEast Chamber Guard
Lung FeiLung FeiGuard

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