The New One-Armed Swordsman
Seen it?1971 | 102 min | Action, Drama, History, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chang Cheh
- David Chiang Da-WeiLei Li
- Ti LungFeng Junjie / Hero Fung
- Li ChingBa Jiao
- Ku FengLong Yizhi / Lung Er Zi
- Chan SingChief Chan Chun Nam
- Wong ChungTiger Mansion Leader Jin Fen
- Liu GangTiger Mansion Leader Jin Yi
- Huang Pei-ChihTiger Mansion Leader Chen Jie
- Wang Kuang-YuTiger Mansion Leader Fan Yun He
- Wong Ching-HoBoss Li