A Touch of Zen

(1970)

★ 7.6 IMDb · 233 votes

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Year: 1970

Runtime: 180 мин

Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan

Director: 胡金銓

Cast: 徐楓, 石雋, 白鹰, Tian Peng, Рой Чяо, 曹健, Мяо Тянь, Melvin Chang Yun-Wen, 薛漢, Хан Ин-Чи

Plot

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.

An artist, Ku, lives with his mother near an abandoned fort, reputed to be haunted. One night, investigating strange noises, he meets the beautiful Yang who is living there. She is being pursued by agents of an Imperial noble who have murdered her family. Ku finds himself caught up in her struggle to survive, and many fierce battles take place before all is resolved. Action adventure with a lyrical feel, this is a kung fu film with a strong spiritual element.