The New One-Armed Swordsman(1971)
“It slashes! It smashes! It rips you apart! It's the bloodiest weapon of the martial arts! Watch it outdo Kung-Fu!”
Overview
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.
Director
Chang Cheh
Studio
Shaw Brothers
Cast
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Lei Li
Ti Lung
as Feng Junjie / Hero Fung
Li Ching
as Ba Jiao
Ku Feng
as Long Yizhi / Lung Er Zi
Chan Sing
as Chief Chan Chun Nam
Wong Chung
as Tiger Mansion Leader Jin Fen
Liu Gang
as Tiger Mansion Leader Jin Yi
Huang Pei-Chih
as Tiger Mansion Leader Chen Jie
Wang Kuang-Yu
as Tiger Mansion Leader Fan Yun He
Wong Ching-Ho
as Boss Li
Shum Lo
as Blacksmith Ba
Cheng Lui
as Chieftain Ho Wai
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The New One-Armed Swordsman?▼
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What is The New One-Armed Swordsman about?▼
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.
Who directed The New One-Armed Swordsman?▼
The New One-Armed Swordsman was directed by Chang Cheh and released in 1971. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is The New One-Armed Swordsman?▼
The New One-Armed Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The New One-Armed Swordsman?▼
The cast of The New One-Armed Swordsman includes David Chiang Da-Wei as Lei Li, Ti Lung as Feng Junjie / Hero Fung, Li Ching as Ba Jiao, Ku Feng as Long Yizhi / Lung Er Zi, Chan Sing as Chief Chan Chun Nam and more.
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