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Master of Zen (1994)

Original title: 達摩祖師

1994-02-25 · 1h 29m · CN
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China's most famous martial arts film is a spellbinding blend of kung fu action and Buddhist mythology. Set in the first century in India, a prince is troubled by visions and a desire to master the ways of Buddha. After his father dies, he forsakes the throne to become a monk and, after studying Buddhism for sixty years, travels to China to preach Zen and teaches the Shaolin monks the exercises that become the foundation of

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Brandy YuenDirector, Writer

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Derek Yee Tung-SingDerek Yee Tung-SingBodhidharmaLouis Fan Siu-WongLouis Fan Siu-WongSon Kwong / Wei HoWu MaWu MaSon Kwong's MasterChan Chung-YungChan Chung-YungMaster Prajna TaraEddy Ko HungEddy Ko HungHis MajestyAustin Wai Tin-ChiAustin Wai Tin-ChiPrince

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Martial artsReligionBuddhist

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · HistoryTheme affinityMartial Arts · Religion · BuddhistDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference965379Actor preference177414 · 71396 · 232125

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What is Master of Zen about?

China's most famous martial arts film is a spellbinding blend of kung fu action and Buddhist mythology. Set in the first century in India, a prince is troubled by visions and a desire to master the ways of Buddha. After his father dies, he forsakes the throne to become a monk and, after studying Buddhism for sixty years, travels to China to preach Zen and teaches the Shaolin monks the exercises that become the foundation of

How long is Master of Zen?

Master of Zen has a runtime of 89 minutes.