Nov 18, 1971
180 min
Full-HD

A Touch of Zen (1971)

Ku Shen Chai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-ching, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Ku into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.

Category

Action Adventure Fantasy

Country

Hong Kong Taiwan

Companies

Union Film Company International Film Company

Hsu Feng

Yang Hui-ching

Shih Chun

Ku Shen Chai

Pai Ying

General Shih

Tian Peng

Ouyang Nin

Roy Chiao

Abbot Hui Yuan

Tsao Chien

Magistrate

Miao Tian

Mun Ta's Advisor

Melvin Chang Yun-Wen

Tao Lung

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