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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Return of the One-Armed Swordsman' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Return of the One-Armed Swordsman' right now, here are some details about the Shaw Brothers action flick.
Released , 'Return of the One-Armed Swordsman' stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Essie Lin Chia, Tsung Hua The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 46 min, and received a user score of 66 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 71 top users.
Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The students seek the help of Fang who alone can combat them. Will Fang take up the challenge."
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The One-Armed Swordsman Collection
One-Armed Swordsman is a 1967 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Directed by Chang Cheh, it was the first of the new style of wuxia films emphasizing male anti-heroes, violent swordplay and heavy bloodletting. It was the first Hong Kong film to make HK$1 million at the local box office, propelling its star Jimmy Wang to super stardom. This film eventually became the first in the One-Armed Swordsman trilogy. A sequel was released in 1969 called Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, followed by The New One-Armed Swordsman in 1971, all directed by Chang Cheh. It has since achieved classic status in Hong Kong cinema. In the Hong Kong Film Award's 2005 poll, One-Armed Swordsman was voted as the 15th best Chinese language film. The first and second movies are the same director, writer, and stars, while the last has the same director but a new lead actor.