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The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)

Film · 1971 · 102 min · R · Action · Drama · History

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

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.

Directed by Chang Cheh

Starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Ku Feng, Chan Sing, Wong Chung, Liu Gang, Huang Pei-Chih

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In cinemas24 September 1973
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First release anywhere7 February 1971

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