Triple Irons [DVD]

Triple Irons (1971), also known as The New One-Armed Swordsman, is a classic wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. It is part of the famed "One-Armed Swordsman" series and stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, and Ku Feng. This film stands out for its intense action sequences and themes of vengeance, honor, and redemption. Plot Summary: The story follows Lei Li (played by David Chiang), a skilled and proud swordsman who is deceived into a duel with the powerful and treacherous swordsman Lung I-Ching (played by Ku Feng). The duel ends in tragedy, as Lei Li is defeated and forced to sever his own arm to uphold the code of honor, vowing to never wield a sword again. After the duel, Lei Li retires to a life of solitude and humility, working as a waiter in a rural inn. Despite his self-imposed exile from the martial world, Lei Li's past continues to haunt him, and his skills as a swordsman remain unmatched. Meanwhile, Lung I-Ching, now emboldened by his victory, becomes a tyrannical force in the region, terrorizing those who stand in his way. Things take a turn when Feng Junjie (played by Ti Lung), a young and idealistic swordsman, arrives in the village and crosses paths with Lei Li. Feng, unaware of Lei Li’s identity, admires the humble worker’s mysterious strength and seeks to challenge the corrupt Lung I-Ching himself. When Feng is eventually betrayed by Lung and left for dead, Lei Li is forced to confront his past and pick up his sword once more to seek justice.