The New One-Armed Swordsman
新獨臂刀
“It slashes! It smashes! It rips you apart! It's the bloodiest weapon of the martial arts! Watch it outdo Kung-Fu!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Shum Lo
Blacksmith Ba
Cheng Lui
Chieftain Ho Wai
Yau Ming
Lung's Disciple
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Lung's Disciple
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Lung's Disciple (uncredited)
Wu Chi-Chin
Lung's Disciple
Woo Wai
Man at Eatery
Chin Chun
Chieftain Lin Shing
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 新獨臂刀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Kwok Ting-Hung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Runme Shaw
Producer
Li Chi
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Kwok Ting-Hung
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New One-Armed Swordsman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The New One-Armed Swordsman?
The principal cast of The New One-Armed Swordsman includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Ku Feng, Chan Sing.
When was The New One-Armed Swordsman released and how long is it?
The New One-Armed Swordsman was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The New One-Armed Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New One-Armed Swordsman was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New One-Armed Swordsman?
The New One-Armed Swordsman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).