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The New One-Armed Swordsman
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The New One-Armed Swordsman

1971-02-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Drama · History · War

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.

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Directors
Chang Cheh
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

David Chiang Da-weiDavid Chiang Da-weiLei Li
Ti LungTi LungFeng Junjie / Hero Fung
Li ChingLi ChingBa Jiao
Ku FengKu FengLong Yizhi / Lung Er Zi
Chan SingChan SingChief Chan Chun Nam
Wong ChungWong ChungTiger Mansion Leader Jin Fen
Liu GangLiu GangTiger Mansion Leader Jin Yi
Huang Pei-ChihHuang Pei-ChihTiger Mansion Leader Chen Jie
Wang Kuang-YuWang Kuang-YuTiger Mansion Leader Fan Yun He
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoBoss Li
Shum LoShum LoBlacksmith Ba
Cheng LuiCheng LuiChieftain Ho Wai
Yau MingYau MingLung's Disciple
Cheng Kang-YehCheng Kang-YehLung's Disciple
Bruce Tong Yim-ChaanBruce Tong Yim-ChaanLung's Disciple (uncredited)
Wu Chi-ChinWu Chi-ChinLung's Disciple
Woo WaiWoo WaiMan at Eatery
Chin ChunChin ChunChieftain Lin Shing
Lo WaiLo WaiWounded Swordsman in Flashback
Yen Shi-KwanYen Shi-KwanChieftain Ho's Man (extra) (uncredited)

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