The One-Armed Swordsman
1967, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- Jimmy Wang YuFang Kang
- Lisa Chiao ChiaoXiao Man
- Tien FengQi Ru-Feng
- Violet Pan Ying-ZiQi Pei-Er
- Yang Chi-ChingLong-Armed Devil
- Tang TiSmiling Tiger Cheng Tian-Shou
- Fan Mei-ShengGuo Sheng / Brother Hua
- Wang Shih-ChiehQin Da-Chuan
- Chang Pei-ShanSun Hao
- Fan DanQi's Rich Disciple
- Ku FengFang Chang
- Chen YanyanMaster Qi's Wife
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1967
- Original title
- 獨臂刀
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
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The One-Armed Swordsman: quick answers
What comes after The One-Armed Swordsman?
Next in the series: Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969), The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971), and The One Armed Swordsmen (1976).
Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The One-Armed Swordsman?
The One-Armed Swordsman runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The One-Armed Swordsman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The One-Armed Swordsman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The One-Armed Swordsman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The One-Armed Swordsman yet.
Which OTT platform is The One-Armed Swordsman on?
The One-Armed Swordsman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The One-Armed Swordsman?
If you liked The One-Armed Swordsman, try Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Five Element Ninjas, The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom.
Who directed The One-Armed Swordsman?
The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng.