A Touch of Zen
1970, Chinese. Directed by King Hu.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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A Touch of Zen is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- King HuDirector
- Hsu FengYang Hui-zhen
- Shih ChunGu Sheng-zhai
- Pai YingGeneral Shi Wen-qiao
- Tien PengOuyang Nian
- Roy ChiaoAbbot Hui-yuan
- Tsao ChienMagistrate Xu Zheng-qing
- Miao TianNie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
- Melvin Chang Yun-WenTao Lung
- Hsueh HanGeneral Lu Ding-an
- Han Ying-chiehChief Commander Xu Xian-chun
- Sammo Hung Kam-boCommander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Chang Ping-YuGu Sheng-zhai's Mother
Details
- Released
- 10 July 1970
- Original title
- 俠女
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- King Hu
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A Touch of Zen: quick answers
Is A Touch of Zen worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen runs 180 minutes (3h 0m).
Does A Touch of Zen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Touch of Zen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Touch of Zen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Touch of Zen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Touch of Zen on?
A Touch of Zen is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Touch of Zen?
If you liked A Touch of Zen, try The Monkey King 2, The Forbidden Kingdom, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.
Who directed A Touch of Zen?
A Touch of Zen (1970) was directed by King Hu and stars Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying.