A Touch of Zen

Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller · 1971Not Rated

“Visionary” barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking. A Touch of Zen by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang (Hsu Feng), a fugitive noblewoman who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she finds with a shy scholar and two aides in disguise is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the four against legions of blade-wielding opponents. At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A Touch of Zen is an unparalleled work in Hu’s formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing.

Starring

Han Ying-Chieh, Hsu Feng, Tien Peng, Han Ying-Chieh, King Hu, King Hu, King Hu, Roy Chiao, Shih Chun, King Hu, Jackie Chan, King Hu, Cho Kin

Director

King Hu

Producer

Liang Fang Hsia-Wu