A Touch of Zen
dir. King Hu
Synopsis
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.
Critics consensus
A brilliantly directed feast for the eyes with an epic story to match, A Touch of Zen marks a groundbreaking achievement in the wuxia genre.
Directed byKing Hu
StarringHsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao, Tsao Chien
Written byKing Hu
CinematographyHua Hui-Ying
EditingWang Chin-Chen
MusicWu Da-Jiang
A Touch of Zen
1970 · NR · 3h 0m
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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