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The One-Armed Swordsman Review (1967) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Chang Cheh · 1967 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?

The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The One-Armed Swordsman?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
76 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.2 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 51m
Cast
Jimmy Wang Yu , Lisa Chiao Chiao , Tien Feng , Violet Pan Ying-Zi , Yang Chi-Ching , Tang Ti , Fan Mei-Sheng , Wang Shih-Chieh
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?

    Yes — The One-Armed Swordsman earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

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

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

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    The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) Review

    Chang Cheh's The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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