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King Hu

Chinese film director and screenwriter (1932-1997)

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Lived 1932–1997, aged 65China
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  • Era
    1932–1997
    Aged 65
  • Known for
    A Touch of Zen
    1970
Summary
Updated 2026-09-08

King Hu Jinquan was a Chinese filmmaker and actor, based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. His films Come Drink with Me (1966), Dragon Inn (1967), and A Touch of Zen (1970–1971) inaugurated a new generation of wuxia films in the late 1960s.

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  • Golden Horse Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • Golden Horse Award for Best Costume and Makeup Design
  • Golden Horse Award for Best Director
  • Golden Horse Award for Best Art Direction
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Source confidence65.0
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