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The New One-Armed Swordsman

1971 · 102 min Action Drama History War
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

The war ended yesterday. The real nightmare started today. A one-armed swordsman, his honor shattered by a cruel betrayal, seeks a quiet life far from the martial world. But a new tyrant rises, forcing him to choose between a peaceful death or a bloody return to the blade. David Chiang delivers a masterclass in stoic fury in this 1971 wuxia classic, a landmark of Shaw Brothers cinema where every duel is a ballet of vengeance and every alliance is tested by steel.

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Original Title 新獨臂刀
Year 1971
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Drama, History, War
Director Chang Cheh
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (81 votes)

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Chang Cheh directs with a focus on physical sacrifice and moral weight rather than pure spectacle. The action sequences feel like extensions of the character's internal struggle, each movement carrying emotional consequence.

This is for viewers who appreciate wuxia as character study. You'll leave contemplating the burdens of skill rather than cheering victories. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chang Cheh

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