The New One-Armed Swordsman
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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📋 Film Details
| 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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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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🎭 Cast
David Chiang Da-Wei
Lei Li
Ti Lung
Feng Junjie / Hero Fung
Li Ching
Ba Jiao
Ku Feng
Long Yizhi / Lung Er Zi
Chan Sing
Chief Chan Chun Nam
Wong Chung
Tiger Mansion Leader Jin Fen
Liu Gang
Tiger Mansion Leader Jin Yi
Huang Pei-Chih
Tiger Mansion Leader Chen Jie
Wang Kuang-Yu
Tiger Mansion Leader Fan Yun He
Wong Ching-Ho
Boss Li
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