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The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971): Cast & Plot

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The New One-Armed Swordsman is a 1971 historical drama directed by Chang Cheh, starring David Chiang Da-Wei as Lei Li, Ku Feng and Fung Hak-On. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Chang Cheh
Genres
History , Action , Drama , War
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Shaw Brothers
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The story

What Is The New One-Armed Swordsman About?

The premise of The New One-Armed Swordsman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a fatal duel leaves Lei Li without his right arm, he learns to fight using only his left hand and his mastery of kung‑fu. With the support of his loyal friend Chung‑Chieng, Lei encounters the vulnerable Pao Chiao and, despite overwhelming odds, proves he remains a fearless warrior capable of surpassing even the deadliest weapons.

The New One-Armed Swordsman Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • one armed swordsman
  • underhanded scheme
  • martial artist
  • swordsmen
  • kidnapping
  • undercover
  • martial arts master
  • swordsman
  • attempted sexual assault
  • swordplay
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  • secret door
  • battle
  • combat
  • one armed man
  • violence
  • revenge
  • wuxia
  • wager
  • pride
  • mayhem
  • mastermind
  • juggling
  • innkeeper
  • heroic bloodshed
  • greenhorn
  • fortress
  • war violence
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Cast & crew

The New One-Armed Swordsman Cast & Characters

David Chiang Da-Wei leads the cast as Lei Li, with Ku Feng as Long Yizhi / Lung Er Zi and Fung Hak-On as Tiger Mansion Member (extra) (uncredited). Directed by Chang Cheh; 59 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Chang Cheh

More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.

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Plot

The New One-Armed Swordsman Plot Summary

What happens in The New One-Armed Swordsman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lei Li, a skilled but prideful rising star in the martial arts world, is framed for robbery and murder. In reality, the crimes and the cover-up were orchestrated by Hero Lung, a respected martial artist who secretly runs Tiger Mansion, a martial arts school that doubles as a criminal enterprise, using his flawless reputation to mask his misdeeds. Lung schemes to defeat Lei Li in order to pin the crime on him and burnish his own legend. The stakes are stark: the loser must cut off his right arm and retire from the martial arts world. Lung challenges Lei Li to a duel of honor, a trial by combat, and both men swear that the loser will pay a heavy price.

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The New One-Armed Swordsman Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Xin du bi dao” and “A Fúria do Tigre”.

Also known as
  • Xin du bi dao
  • A Fúria do Tigre
  • L'epee du tigre jaune
  • O monoheir ekdikitis tou karate
  • Sun duk bei do
  • Het Zwaard van de Gele Tijger
  • Новый однорукий меченосец
  • Triple Irons
  • Das Schwert des gelben Tigers
  • Die Rache des gelben Tigers
  • O Novo Espadachim de um Braço
  • La Rage du tigre
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  • La mano sinistra della violenza
  • La furia del tigre amarillo
  • Jednoruký šermíř 2
  • A félkarú harcos
  • Jednoręki Szermierz
  • 신 외팔이
  • เดชไอ้ด้วน 3
  • 新独臂刀
  • 新・片腕必殺剣
  • Kolsuz Kahramanın İntikamı
  • Độc Thủ Đại Hiệp Mới

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The New One-Armed Swordsman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The New One-Armed Swordsman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The New One-Armed Swordsman?

The New One-Armed Swordsman runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The New One-Armed Swordsman released?

The New One-Armed Swordsman was released on February 7, 1971.

Who directed The New One-Armed Swordsman?

The New One-Armed Swordsman was directed by Chang Cheh.

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Who is in the cast of The New One-Armed Swordsman?

The New One-Armed Swordsman stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Lei Li, Ku Feng as Long Yizhi / Lung Er Zi and Fung Hak-On as Tiger Mansion Member (extra) (uncredited), among 59 credited actors.

Does The New One-Armed Swordsman have a post-credit scene?

No. The New One-Armed Swordsman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The New One-Armed Swordsman in?

The original language of The New One-Armed Swordsman is Chinese.

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