A Touch of Zen

– Ming dynasty noblewoman Yang must escape from the evil eunuch Hsu. She seeks refuge at a decrepit to..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
3 Hours and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Original Name:
俠女
A Touch of Zen (1971) - Also known as 俠女

Ming dynasty noblewoman Yang must escape from the evil eunuch Hsu. She seeks refuge at a decrepit town where she gets assistance from a naive scholar & a group of mysterious yet powerful monks.

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A Touch of Zen (1971) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Nov 1971

Language:

Mandarin

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

King Hu

Writer:

King Hu, Songling Pu (story)

Main Actors:

Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Ying Bai, Billy Chan

Plot:

An artist, Ku, lives with his mother near an abandoned fort, reputed to be haunted. One night, investigating strange noises, he meets the beautiful Yang who is living there. She is being pursued by agents of an Imperial noble who have murdered her family. Ku finds himself caught up in her struggle to survive, and many fierce battles take place before all is resolved. Action adventure with a lyrical feel, this is a kung fu film with a strong spiritual element.

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
96%