# The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-one-armed-swordsman-1967/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Chang Cheh |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 111 min |

## Quick answer

The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Chang Cheh’s bloody, masculine swordplay reset Shaw Brothers overnight and made Jimmy Wang Yu the first modern martial-a Metascore 76/100. Directed by Chang Cheh.

## Critics consensus

Chang Cheh’s bloody, masculine swordplay reset Shaw Brothers overnight and made Jimmy Wang Yu the first modern martial-arts star.

## Synopsis

A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.

## Cast

Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng, Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Yang Chi-Ching, Tang Ti, Fan Mei-Sheng, Wang Shih-Chieh

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?**
The One-Armed Swordsman holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Chang Cheh’s bloody, masculine swordplay reset Shaw Brothers overnight and made Jimmy Wang Yu the first modern martial-arts star.

**What is The One-Armed Swordsman 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 directed The One-Armed Swordsman?**
The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) was directed by Chang Cheh.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The One-Armed Swordsman?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 82%, Metascore 76/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch The One-Armed Swordsman?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The One-Armed Swordsman page for current options.

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