Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
1969, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The One-Armed Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- Jimmy Wang YuFang Gang
- Lisa Chiao ChiaoXiao Man
- Essie Lin ChiaHua Niangzi (1000 Hands King)
- Tsung HuaLu Da
- Cheng LuiLu Tong
- Hoh BanLu Long
- Tien FengFurtive King Ling Xu
- Ku FengHercules King Jiao Feng
- Tung LiPoisonous Dragon King Duan Shu
- Tang ChiaSpinning Wheels King Song Wen
- Lau Kar-WingHell's Buddha King Shi Fu
- Lau Kar-leungApe's Arms King Yuan Qian
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1969
- Original title
- 獨臂刀王
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman: quick answers
What should I watch before Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Watch The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) first.
What comes after Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Next in the series: The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) and The One Armed Swordsmen (1976).
Is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Return of the One-Armed Swordsman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman on?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
If you liked Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, try Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back, Reign of Assassins, No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder.
Who directed Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Essie Lin Chia.