Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
獨臂刀王
Synopsis
After the events of The One-Armed Swordsman (1967), a retired Fang Gang is drawn back into the jianghu to protect various young apprentices whose swordsmanship schools have been terrorized by 8 evil swordsmen seeking to rule the jianghu.
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Return of the One Armed Swordsman (1969) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-28
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Jimmy Wang Yu
Fang Gang
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Xiao Man
Essie Lin Chia
Hua Niangzi (1000 Hands King)
Tsung Hua
Lu Da
Cheng Lui
Lu Tong
Hoh Ban
Lu Long
Tien Feng
Furtive King Ling Xu
Ku Feng
Hercules King Jiao Feng
Tung Li
Poisonous Dragon King Duan Shu
Tong Kai
Spinning Wheels King Song Wen
Lau Kar-Wing
Hell's Buddha King Shi Fu
Lau Kar-leung
Ape's Arms King Yuan Qian
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Flying Fighter King Deng Fei
Ti Lung
Lu Hong
Wang Kuang-Yu
Lu Chun
Wu Ma
White Swordsman Guan Shun
Fong Yau
Black Swordsman Guan Heng
Cliff Lok
Mu Jun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasy Filmfest, Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 獨臂刀王
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Wang Fu-Ling
Kung Mu-To
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Li Chi
Costume Design
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Runme Shaw
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
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What is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman about?
After the events of The One-Armed Swordsman (1967), a retired Fang Gang is drawn back into the jianghu to protect various young apprentices whose swordsmanship schools have been terrorized by 8 evil swordsmen seeking to rule the jianghu.
Who directed Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
The principal cast of Return of the One-Armed Swordsman includes Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Essie Lin Chia, Tsung Hua, Cheng Lui.
When was Return of the One-Armed Swordsman released and how long is it?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the One-Armed Swordsman was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).