Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the cheh changdirected movie via subscription can. This is without a doubt the best version of the onearmed swordsman ive ever seen. Though return of the onearmed swordsman might not live up to its predecessor, its still an important entry into the shaw brothers canon, and probably best played as a double bill with the original. The other students including the teachers daughter resent him and try to drive him. The cover shows the old legendary one armed swordsman i believe the picture is from part 2 of the series, in this movie jimmy wang yu plays a one armed fighter, nothing to do. The new onearmed swordsman is a prime example of this, as the mutilated hero is no longer motivated by honor, as jimmy wang yu was, but by simple revenge for his fallen comrade. The new onearmed swordsman, triple irons, new onearmed swordsman, new only arm sword. Jimmy wang yu is back in the sequel to chang chehs revolutionary hit, which many say is. Leading hong kong martial arts director chang chehs most famous film is a visual and kinetic feast. The female leads, pan yintse and chiao chiao, went on to become some of shaw brothers most important lady fighters, and wang followed up his onearmed swordsman triumph with numerous sequels. A solid step up from its predecessor, return of the onearmed swordsman is a solid film that takes all the fun and action of the original, and bumbs it up to eleven. First of all, i love all the one armed swordsman series with jimmy wang yu but this film is both deceitful on its cover and title, and the reason being the following. Humbled, he hides in an inn, but the death of his blood brother forces him to unsheathe his blade again.
He leaps into memorable action on a stunning moat bridge when the love of his life is kidnapped and his best friend is murdered at a gangs stronghold on tiger mountain. Apr 25, 2007 leading hong kong martial arts director chang chehs most famous film is a visual and kinetic feast. Yearning to watch the new onearmed swordsman on your tv, phone, or tablet. Directed by chang cheh, it was the first of the new.
When watching the onearmed swordsman, another moment stood out. This flick is a tale of two master one armed swordsmen, fang ping wang yu and li hao david chiang, which they try to unravel and solve the mysterious death of another one armed guy, chin chu ying. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing one armed swordsman near you. Buy the one armed swordsmen dvd from amazons movies store. Streamcloud zatoichi meets the one armed swordsman 1971. Onearmed swordsman 1967 stream and watch online moviefone. Return of the one armed swordsman 1968 is a direct sequel to one armed swordsman 1967, a seminal hong kong martial arts film that, unlike earlier swordplay films with wang yu e. The film was on my watch list for some time and thanks to 88 films, i can take off the list and put it up on my dvdbluray shelf. The one armed swordsman is a character that first appeared in the 1967 shaw brothers studio hong kong wuxia film. Wang has left china to get away from the extreme violence. None after losing an arm in battle and retiring from the martial world, an exfighter must reluctantly return to his violent ways when he is pushed too far by a relentless gang. Star jimmy wang yu and director chang cheh revolutionized hong kong kung fu cinema and broke box office records across asia with this.
Wang yu billed here as jimmy wang is an excellent martial artist. The one armed swordsman is one of the most important kung fu movies ever made. The onearmed swordsman 1967 the movie database tmdb. Director 11 films the chinese boxer 1970 the brave and the evil 1971 the sword 1971 onearmed boxer 1972 beach of the war gods 1973 four real friends 1974 the man from hong kong 1975 onearmed boxer vs. One response to the one armed swordsman 1967 phaota says. One armed swordsman trilogy ep by shaolin disciple, released 04 july 2016 1.
Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the cheh changdirected movie via subscription can be a huge. Directed by chang cheh, it was the first of the new style of. The one armed swordsman return of the one armed swordsman. In japanese w english subtitles just like zatoichi meets yojimbo the blind swordsman encounters another famous character. Return of the onearmed swordsman 1969 directed by chang. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For one thing, it made cheng cheh and jimmy wang famous. One armed swordsman is a shaw brothers classic from 1967 also remade as the blade dao about a swordsman who has, believe it or not, one arm. As the mysterious swordsman whose one arm is more powerful than his two armed rivals, wang and. Er kann nur noch einen kleinen chinesischen jungen retten. A fantastic release of a true classic, ive read about onearmed swordsman in books and websites about cult films for ages. One armed swordsman is a musical journey and establishment of two men, ready to reveal their true selves in the form of sound. The films follow a somewhat darker and edgier take on the wuxia genre martial arts, where our lead is a male anti. Looking to watch onearmed swordsman on your tv, phone, or tablet.
One armed swordsman is a 1967 hong kong wuxia film produced by the shaw brothers studio. Young fang kang grows up in the school and treasures his fathers broken sword and the memory of his fathers sacrifice. Return of the onearmed swordsman, also known as onearmed swordsman return, is a 1969 hong kong wuxia film directed by chang cheh and produced by the shaw brothers studio. Theres no way, for instance, that fangs impromptu use of a mask can possibly help to disguise the only onearmed man in the prefecture. Twin swords, magnificent trio, placed the emphasis on technique and training in order to defeat a superior enemy. The new onearmed swordsman 1971 stream and watch online. The onearmed swordsman and return of the onearmed swordsman are available on dvd from weinsteins dragon dynasty label in decent editions that include both mandarin and english dub audio options. Jul 28, 2014 the onearmed swordsman and return of the onearmed swordsman are available on dvd from weinsteins dragon dynasty label in decent editions that include both mandarin and english dub audio options. As the mysterious swordsman whose one arm is more powerful than his twoarmed rivals, wang and. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. A solid step up from its predecessor, return of the one armed swordsman is a solid film that takes all the fun and action of the original, and bumbs it up to eleven. In june 2004, we saw celestial release another jewel. Fair use copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism. Two assassins of the darkness 1977 original chinese and german poster art.
Return of the onearmed swordsman is currently available on us dvd and hong kong bluray and as part of the onearmed swordsman trilogy set. The one armed swordsman martial arts action movies. Return of the one armed swordsman martial arts action. Of course, he didnt always have one one arm, he did start of with two the movie starts back during the childhood of the one armed swordsman, now a two armed child named fang kang. To modern audiences, much of onearmed swordsman might look primitive and too often we underestimate the sophistication of these movies, that the humour is actually intended. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques.
A fantastic release of a true classic, ive read about one armed swordsman in books and websites about cult films for ages. A one armed swordsman david chiang seeks revenge against the thugs who killed his friend. Feb 14, 2014 the one armed swordsman jimmy wang yu is an essential actor when it comes to viewing hong kong movies. Return of the onearmed swordsman 1968 is a direct sequel to onearmed swordsman 1967, a seminal hong kong martial arts film that, unlike earlier swordplay films with wang yu e. The onearmed swordsman is a series of hong kong martial arts films produced by the shaw brothers studio between 1967 and 1971. The only negative this film has in my eyes is its english dub, which is as dated as it is hilarious. David chiang is director chang chehs allnewonearmed hero in a film that deservedly won a prestigious golden horse award for editing. Stream tracks and playlists from onearmedswordsman on your desktop or mobile device. The weinstein company has to be commended for releasing the onearmed swordsman on dvd. The onearmed swordsman 1967 directed by chang cheh. The weinstein company has to be commended for releasing the one armed swordsman on dvd.
The new one armed swordsman 1971 david chiang killcount. An evil gang attacks the chi school of golden sword kung fu. Directed by chang cheh, it was the first of the new style of wuxia films emphasizing male antiheroes, violent swordplay and heavy bloodletting. The new one armed swordsman, triple irons, new one armed swordsman, new only arm sword. Setelah menemukan siapa pihak yang bersalah seorang seniman bela diri china bernama wang kang dan petugas mudanya zatoichi menemukan mereka dan menemukan bahwa. This time he takes on the eight demon swordsmen to prove that one arm, attached to the right hero, is better than even sixteen. This is without a doubt the best version of the one armed swordsman ive ever seen. Videos 360 view images zatoichi meets the onearmed swordsman 1971 1st shintaro katsu.
The character of fang gang, the one armed swordsman played by jimmy wang yu is as wholesome as righteous as ever, choosing to live life as a farmer and refusing to enter the world of martial arts after promising his wife he wouldnt. Hong kong cinema chang chehs one armed swordsman 1967. Xin du bi dao subtitles 22 subtitles download movie and. Hitting his stride as helmer, cheh set the tone for his and others movies to come, bringing emotional gravitas and cinematic style to the violent action with top shaw bros. Oct 26, 2017 the new one armed swordsman is a prime example of this, as the mutilated hero is no longer motivated by honor, as jimmy wang yu was, but by simple revenge for his fallen comrade. The new onearmed swordsman chang cheh, 1971 the chinese. The three movies in the trilogy were written for the screen by the legendary fictionist ni kuang and choreographed by.
A film that always makes the top ten list of martial arts masterpieces, this 1967 classic is as timeless today as upon its original release. David chiang is director chang chehs allnew one armed hero in a film that deservedly won a prestigious golden horse award for editing. Chiang portrays a proud swordsman who is tricked into severing his own arm after losing to a cunning rival. Onearmed swordsman 1967 with images martial arts film. A onearmed swordsman david chiang seeks revenge against the thugs who killed his friend. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing onearmed swordsman near you. Nov 26, 2014 even nonkungfu lovers will be mesmerized by jimmy wang yu in the role that made him a superstar. The video and audio restoration that went into this release is truly amazing. Even nonkungfu lovers will be mesmerized by jimmy wang yu in the role that made him a superstar. Sep 24, 20 though return of the onearmed swordsman might not live up to its predecessor, its still an important entry into the shaw brothers canon, and probably best played as a double bill with the original. What i noticed about this film is the focus was less on choreography and more on character development and cinematography. New onearmed swordsman san duk bei do 1973 rotten tomatoes.
The new onearmed swordsman 1971 shaw brothers official. One student sacrifices his life to save his teacher and his school, his dying wish is that his son be taken in as a student. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under. Onearmed swordsman is a 1967 hong kong wuxia film produced by the shaw brothers studio. Tired of constantly being accused and persecuted for a crime they did not commit, a group of one armed men band together to find the real killer, also a one armed fellow. The one armed swordsman jimmy wang yu is an essential actor when it comes to viewing hong kong movies. Herein lies the difference between this one armed swordsman, and the. May 15, 2004 to modern audiences, much of onearmed swordsman might look primitive and too often we underestimate the sophistication of these movies, that the humour is actually intended. The video and sound quality are great, the film looks beautiful and sounds amazing. The film is a sequel to the 1967 film one armed swordsman, with jimmy wang and lisa chiao chiao reprising their roles. The film is a sequel to the 1967 film onearmed swordsman, with jimmy wang and lisa chiao chiao reprising their roles. Buy return of the onearmed swordsman microsoft store.
Director 11 films the chinese boxer 1970 the brave and the evil 1971 the sword 1971 one armed boxer 1972 beach of the war gods 1973 four real friends 1974 the man from hong kong 1975 one armed boxer vs. Over rare kung fu movies to order with covers sleeves boxart, in pal or ntsc. Whilst his fight choreography wasnt as sharp or mature as others the films he made were highly entertaining and he knew how to give the best bang for the buck. Return of the one armed swordsman, also known as one armed swordsman return, is a 1969 hong kong wuxia film directed by chang cheh and produced by the shaw brothers studio. Zatoichi meets the onearmed swordsman internet archive. He leaps into memorable action on a stunning moat bridge when the love of his life is kidnapped and his best friend is. Tired of constantly being accused and persecuted for a crime they did not commit, a group of onearmed men band together to find the real killer, also a onearmed fellow. Set in a highly coloured studio world of bold and beautiful compositions and intensely reactive music, the one armed swordsman shows how fang gang copes with the social stigma of his birth, and then the emasculation of having his sword arm cut off by a woman. Zatoichi adalah terapis pijat buta dan pendekar pedang yang mengetahui bahwa ada sesuatu yang mengganggu sedang terjadi di pinggiran kota. The one armed swordsman after raising the curtain with king hus come drink with me at cannes in 2002, celestial have been releasing a steady stream of remastered classics from the shaw brothers library, notable releases have included the landmark five venoms and 36th chamber of shaolin. About this dvd cheng chehs classic one armed swordsman trilogy strongly influenced the era of macho stylised kung fu movies in hong kong. Lei li lost his rightarm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago.