TOUCH OF ZEN, A [BLU-RAY]

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• Release Year: 1971
• Genre: Adventure
• Plot: “Visionary” barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking. A Touch of Zen (Xia nu) by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang, a fugitive noblewoman in disguise who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she and her three companions find with a shy scholar is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the five 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.
• Cast: Ying Bai, Roy Chiao, Hsue Han, Ying-Chieh Han, Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, King Hu, Songling Pu
• Director: King Hu
• Runtime: 3:00
• Company: International Film Company, Lian Bang, Union Film Company, Taiwan Film Institute, Janus Films, The Criterion Collection
• Media Format: Movie