What is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Action, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 28, 1969
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A retired swordsman returns to defend apprentices from a band of evil bladesmen.”
- Directed by renowned Chang Cheh
- Produced by Shaw Brothers, a hallmark of Hong Kong wuxia
- Features the iconic one‑armed swordsman in new action sequences
- As a 1960s sequel, its pacing and production values feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic Hong Kong martial‑arts epics with a lone hero protecting the jianghu.
Contains stylized sword violence typical of wuxia films, suitable for viewers comfortable with combat.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Return of the One‑Armed Swordsman released?
It was released in 1969.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Chang Cheh.
Which studio produced the movie?
It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.
Is the film a sequel?
Yes, it follows the events of The One‑Armed Swordsman (1967).
What is the basic plot premise?
A retired one‑armed swordsman is drawn back into the jianghu to protect young apprentices from eight evil swordsmen.
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