One Arm Hero
One Arm Hero

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One Arm Hero

1994
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

In the third and Final film of the Exiting Martial Arts Trilogy, Sam the Iron Bridge is now Governor of Canton.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Yuen Woo-pingGenres: Action, Martial Arts, Wuxia

Plot Summary

A young martial artist loses an arm and must overcome this disability to fight against a corrupt warlord. He learns to adapt his fighting style and trains relentlessly to hone his remaining strength and skills. Ultimately, he must confront the villain and protect the innocent from tyranny.

Critical Reception

While not a widely released film internationally, 'One Arm Hero' was generally well-received by fans of martial arts cinema for its dynamic action sequences and Jet Li's performance. It's often praised for its choreography and dedication to the wuxia genre, though some critics noted a somewhat predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its expertly choreographed fight scenes.

  • Jet Li delivers a compelling performance as the titular hero.

  • A solid entry in the wuxia and martial arts genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a starring vehicle for a different martial arts actor before Jet Li was cast.

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