A Touch of Zen

Name: A Touch of Zen
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 1970-07-10
Duration: 3 h
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao

1970·Movie·NR·180 min·★ 7.6(224)

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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United States	Criterion Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Canada	Criterion Channel	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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France	Molotov TV	Canal VOD, LaCinetek
Japan	Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel	Amazon Video
South Korea	Watcha, TVING	wavve, Google Play Movies

About A Touch of Zen

A Touch of Zen is a 1970 Chinese-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by King Hu. The cast is led by Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying. It has a runtime of 3h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

A Touch of Zen was produced by Union Film Company and International Film Company and made in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was released on July 10, 1970, and carries a NR certification.

Director: King Hu
Writers: King Hu
Release date: July 10, 1970
Original language: Chinese
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Production: Union Film Company, International Film Company

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A Touch of Zen cast & crew

A Touch of Zen was directed by King Hu and written by King Hu.

The cast features Hsu Feng as Yang Hui-zhen, Shih Chun as Gu Sheng-zhai, Pai Ying as General Shi Wen-qiao, Tien Peng as Ouyang Nian, Roy Chiao as Abbot Hui-yuan, and Tsao Chien as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wu Da-Jiang, cinematography is by Hua Hui-Ying, and it was produced by Ha Ng Leung-Fong and Yang Hsi-Ching.

Is A Touch of Zen worth watching?

A Touch of Zen holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 224 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 3h 0m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, A Touch of Zen is worth a place on your watchlist.

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