The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

It slashes! It smashes! It rips you apart! It's the bloodiest weapon of the martial arts! Watch it outdo Kung-Fu!

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Release Date

2/7/1971

Runtime

102 mins

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Budget

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Revenue

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Homepage

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A martial arts action spectacle built around a disabled hero who transforms his physical limitation into legendary prowess. The film channels raw energy and bloody spectacle into a story of overcoming impossible odds.

Mood

ExhilaratingDefiantWistful

Themes

RedemptionIdentitySurvival

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

Stylized genreHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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