A Touch of Zen
俠女
Synopsis
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A TOUCH OF ZEN (Master of Cinema) Dual Format 2016 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-15
Top Cast
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Hsu Feng
Yang Hui-zhen
Shih Chun
Gu Sheng-zhai
Pai Ying
General Shi Wen-qiao
Tien Peng
Ouyang Nian
Roy Chiao
Abbot Hui-yuan
Tsao Chien
Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
Miao Tian
Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
Melvin Chang Yun-Wen
Tao Lung
Hsueh Han
General Lu Ding-an
Han Ying-Chieh
Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
Sammo Hung
Commander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chang Ping-Yu
Gu Sheng-zhai's Mother
Jui Wang
Men Da
Wan Chung-Shan
Lu Qiang
Chang Yi-Kuai
East Chamber Guard
Pan Yao-Kun
East Chamber Guard
Liu You-Pin
East Chamber Guard
Lam Ching-Ying
East Chamber Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- King Hu
- Original Score
- Wu Da-Jiang
- Original Title
- 俠女
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Union Film Company, International Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Hu
King Hu, Pu Songling
Wu Da-Jiang
Hua Hui-Ying
Wang Chin-Chen, King Hu
Ha Ng Leung-Fong, Yang Hsi-Ching
Department Leadership Roster
King Hu
Director
King Hu
Screenplay
Ha Ng Leung-Fong
Producer
Hua Hui-Ying
Director of Photography
Wang Chin-Chen
Editor
King Hu
Editor
Lee Jia-chi
Costume Design
Wu Da-Jiang
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Touch of Zen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Touch of Zen about?
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
Who directed A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen was directed by King Hu.
Who stars in A Touch of Zen?
The principal cast of A Touch of Zen includes Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao.
When was A Touch of Zen released and how long is it?
A Touch of Zen was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Touch of Zen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Touch of Zen was composed by Wu Da-Jiang.
Is A Touch of Zen based on a book or true story?
A Touch of Zen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pu Songling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).