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A Touch of Zen
Genres
ActionAdventureFantasy
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
180 min
Release Date
1970-07-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Vote Count
216
Vote Average
7.657
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Hsu Feng
Yang Hui-zhen
Shih Chun
Gu Sheng-zhai
Pai Ying
General Shi Wen-qiao
Tian 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 Kam-Bo
Commander Xu's Bodyguard
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
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
East Chamber Guard
Lung Fei
Guard
Shan Mao
Guard
Hao Li-Jen
Woodcutter
Chu Liu
Magistrate's Man
Go Ming
Magistrate's Man
Chia Lu-Shih
Yang Lian (Yang Hui-zhen's Father)
Chan Ming-Wai
Monk
Kei Ho-Chiu
Monk
Yeung Sai-Gwan
Monk
Jacky Chen Shao-Lung
Monk
Chui Hing-Chun
Soldier
Men Chu-Hua
East Chamber Guard
Ng Ming-Choi
East Chamber Guard
Jackie Chan
Stunt Extra (uncredited)
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