The One-Armed Swordsman (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1967, The One-Armed Swordsman is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
Who’s in it. The One-Armed Swordsman stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Fang Kang, Lisa Chiao Chiao as Xiao Man, Feng Tien as Qi Ru-Feng and Violet Pan Ying-Zi as Qi Pei-Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The One-Armed Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One-Armed Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One-Armed Swordsman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)?
- In US, The One-Armed Swordsman is available to stream on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
- The One-Armed Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One-Armed Swordsman?
- The One-Armed Swordsman stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Feng Tien, Violet Pan Ying-Zi and Yang Chi-Ching.
- When was The One-Armed Swordsman released?
- The One-Armed Swordsman was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.