A Touch of Zen

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1971-11-18

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

Taiwan

Runtime:

200 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (2571 Reviews)

Director:

King Hu

Genres:

Adventure

Cast:

Feng Hsu Chun Shih Ying Bai Billy Chan

Writer:

King Hu

Songling Pu (story)

Fullplot:

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.

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