A Touch of Zen 1970
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SplatGu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Gu into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Yang Hui-zhen
as Gu Sheng-zhai
as General Shi Wen-qiao
as Ouyang Nian
as Abbot Hui-yuan
as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
as Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
as Tao Lung
as General Lu Ding-an
as Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
Director:
Writer:
King Hu, Pu Songling
Stars:
Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao, Tsao Chien, Miao Tian, Melvin Chang Yun-Wen, Hsueh Han, Han Ying-Chieh,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Fantasy
Release Date:
1970 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
180 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Touch of Zen
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Yang Hui-zhen
as Gu Sheng-zhai
as General Shi Wen-qiao
as Ouyang Nian
as Abbot Hui-yuan
as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
as Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
as Tao Lung
as General Lu Ding-an
as Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
as Commander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
as Gu Sheng-zhai's Mother
as Men Da
as Lu Qiang
as East Chamber Guard
as East Chamber Guard
as East Chamber Guard
as East Chamber Guard
as East Chamber Guard
as Guard
as Guard
as Woodcutter
as Magistrate's Man
as Magistrate's Man
as Yang Lian (Yang Hui-zhen's Father)
as Monk
as Monk
as Monk
as Monk
as Soldier
as East Chamber Guard
as East Chamber Guard
as Stunt Extra (uncredited)
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