A Touch of Zen (1971)
Xia nü (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 3h 20min
- Action, Adventure
- 18 Nov 1971 (Hong Kong)
- Movie
A lady fugitive on the run from corrupt government officials is joined in her endeavors by an unambitious painter and skilled Buddhist monks.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Feng Hsu | ... |
Miss Yang Hui-ching
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| Chun Shih | ... |
Ku Shen Chai the Calligrapher
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| Ying Bai | ... |
Shih Wen-chiao the Fortune-teller
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| Peng Tien | ... |
Commander Ou-yang Yin
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| Miao Tien | ... |
(as Tien Miao)
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| Ping-Yu Chang | ... |
Mrs. Ku the Mother of Shen-Chai
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| Han Hsieh | ... |
Lu Meng the Herbalist
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| Jui Wang | ... |
Mun Ta the Eunuch
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| Chung-Shan Wan |
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| Ming Kao |
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| Chu Liu |
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Jia Lu-shek |
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Chu-Hua Men |
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| Ming-Wai Chan | ... |
(as Ming-Wei Chen)
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Liu Zhuo |
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Shih-Wei Chen | ... |
(as Shih Wei Chen)
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Wei-Ho Tu |
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| Roy Chiao | ... |
Monk Hui Yuan
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| Billy Chan | ... |
Su's Slim Bodyguard
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| Yi-Kuei Chang |
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| Yun-Wen Chang |
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| Ying-Chieh Han | ... |
Commander Hsu
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| Li-Jen Ho |
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Chung-Mou Hsieh |
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Hsing-Chun Hsu |
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Ho-Chiu Kei | ... |
(as Hao-Chao Chi)
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Lu-Shih Ku |
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| Ching-Ying Lam | ... |
Hsu's Fat Bodyguard
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Kwei Li |
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You-Pin Liu |
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| Fei Lung |
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| Yao-Kun Pan |
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| Mao Shan |
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Chien Tsao |
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| Ming-Tsai Wu | ... |
Monk's Disciple
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Hsi-Chun Yang |
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| Jackie Chan | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | ... |
Hsu's Son (uncredited)
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Directed by
| King Hu | ||
Written by
| Songling Pu | ... | (adapted from "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio") (as Pu Sung-ling) |
| King Hu | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jou-Yin Chang | ... | planner (as Cheung Kau-yun) |
| Yang Hsi-Ching | ... | executive producer |
| Liang Fang Hsia-Wu | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ta Chiang Wu | ||
Cinematography by
| Hui-Ying Hua | ||
Editing by
| King Hu | ... | (as Jinquan Hu) |
| Chin-Chen Wang | ||
Art Direction by
| Shang-Lin Chen | ||
Costume Design by
| Lee Jia-chi | ||
Makeup Department
| Bu-Hai Shen | ... | makeup artist |
| Ng Shui-ching | ... | makeup artist |
| Hsu-Ching Wu | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Shih-Ching Yang | ... | production manager (as Shi Ching Yang) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Miao Tien | ... | assistant director (as Tien Miao) |
Art Department
| Chan Sheung-lam | ... | graphic designer |
Stunts
| Ying-Chieh Han | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Yao-Kun Pan | ... | martial arts choreographer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yeh-Hsing Chou | ... | assistant camera |
| Wong Fu-Nan | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wong Fu-Nan | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Chia-Chih Li | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Hsiao Chi-chou | ... | lyra player |
| Ming-Tao Lo | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Chang-Lin Hua | ... | continuity |
| Shi-Che Wang | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jung-Feng Sha | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eureka Entertainment (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray & DVD)
- Rapid Eye Movies (2023) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Shochiku (2016) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Daiei Home Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Janus Films (2016) (United States)
- KSM (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Criterion Collection (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- trigon-film (2017) (Switzerland)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Richard Hills |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director King Hu had a full village constructed for the opening half of the movie, and then left it alone for nine months to give it a weathered look. See more » |
| Goofs | The film is set in the 14th century AD. However, the Gu family have maize (corn) drying outside their house - this crop is American in origin and did not reach China until the 16th century. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in La Menace (1977). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ku Shen Chai:
Have you seen Miss Yang, the lady who lives here? General Shih Wen-chiao: No, I'm blind. Ku Shen Chai: Forgive me. General Shih Wen-chiao: Miss Yang and her mother are gone. Ku Shen Chai: Mr. Shih! She said you should run for your life too. Do you know where she went? General Shih Wen-chiao: No. Ku Shen Chai: I have to find her! [Shih pulls out a sword as two soldiers fly down from the sky and attack, but are quickly killed in a few brief strokes of the sword] Ku Shen Chai: Mr. Shih! Mr. Shih, who are you really? General Shih Wen-chiao: I'm not blind, that's for sure. See more » |