The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) Review

Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?

Yes — The One-Armed Swordsman is worth watching, with a 89% Critic Score and 82% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 79% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (76), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.2/10).

Directed by Chang Cheh, The One-Armed Swordsman runs 111 minutes in Mandarin. On Celluloid we index it for “The One-Armed Swordsman review”, “is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

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.

Critics consensus: Chang Cheh’s bloody, masculine swordplay reset Shaw Brothers overnight and made Jimmy Wang Yu the first modern martial-arts star. The film stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng, Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Yang Chi-Ching, and others.

Should you watch The One-Armed Swordsman tonight?

Yes — prioritize The One-Armed Swordsman tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 111 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch The One-Armed Swordsman?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0061597. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.