Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
After the events of The One-Armed Swordsman (1967), a retired Fang Gang is drawn back into the jianghu to protect various young apprentices whose swordsmanship schools have been terrorized by 8 evil swordsmen seeking to rule the jianghu.
Where to watch Return of the One-Armed Swordsman in United States
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Where is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is a 1969 Chinese-language action and adventure film directed by Chang Cheh. The cast is led by Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Essie Lin Chia. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman was produced by Shaw Brothers and made in Hong Kong. It was released on February 28, 1969.
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Writers
- Chang Cheh
- Release date
- February 28, 1969
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Shaw Brothers
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman cast & crew
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman was directed by Chang Cheh and written by Chang Cheh.
The cast features Jimmy Wang Yu as Fang Gang, Lisa Chiao Chiao as Xiao Man, Essie Lin Chia as Hua Niangzi (1000 Hands King), Tsung Hua as Lu Da, Cheng Lui as Lu Tong, and Hoh Ban as Lu Long.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wang Fu-Ling, cinematography is by Kung Mu-To, and it was produced by Runme Shaw.
Is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and adventure, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Jimmy Wang Yu
Fang Gang
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Xiao Man
Essie Lin Chia
Hua Niangzi (1000 Hands King)
Tsung Hua
Lu Da
Cheng Lui
Lu Tong
Hoh Ban
Lu Long
Tien Feng
Furtive King Ling Xu
Ku Feng
Hercules King Jiao Feng
Tung Li
Poisonous Dragon King Duan Shu
Tong Kai
Spinning Wheels King Song Wen
Lau Kar-Wing
Hell's Buddha King Shi Fu
Lau Kar-leung
Ape's Arms King Yuan Qian
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Return of the One-Armed Swordsman in United States?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman in?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman?
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Return of the One-Armed Swordsman rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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