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"One of the essential classics of Hong Kong cinema" (Culture Vulture.net), The One-Armed Swordsman is the original tale of swordplay and honor that influenced generations of martial arts films. A betrayed kung fu student retreats to lead a peaceful existence, until duty forces him to learn a deadly new fighting style and return to a world of violence and vengeance. Director Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms) combines exciting weapons choreography with a rich storyline in this "four-star" (Kung Fu Cinema) Shaw Brothers classic.