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A Touch of Zen
Action, Adventure, Fantasy - 1970
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Gu 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.
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Rated:
NOT RATED
Runtime:
180 min
Release date:
10 Jul 1970
Country:
HK, TW
Languages:
Chinese
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The visual style will set your eyes on fire.
– Tony Rayns,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
[King Hu] has not ignored traditional mayhem here, but he has demonstrated that pictorial artistry, Zen mysticism and the stylized martial arts, can make a fascinating mix.
– A.H. Weiler,
New York Times,
9 May 2005
fresh:
A widely acclaimed martial arts film (1971) by Hong Kong's King Hu, one of the handful of directors to have worked in the genre with artistic ambitions.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
24 May 2003
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