One-Armed Boxer

One-Armed Boxer

Year: 1972

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Chinese

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A determined martial‑arts student masters the iron fist and death‑grip techniques to seek vengeance for his murdered teacher, confronting a host of rival fighters from diverse schools, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo and a legendary one‑armed boxer.

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Trace every key event in One-Armed Boxer (1972) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Restaurant showdown with Hook Gang

Tien Lung, the Ching Te school's top fighter, is dining with friends when the Hook Gang attacks. He and his allies repel the assault in a quick, brutal exchange and the gang is forced to retreat. This first clash proves Tien Lung's skill and sets the feud in motion.

Restaurant
2

Chao learns of the defeat; chao challenges Hang Tui

The beaten Hook Gang returns to Chao and lies that Tien Lung disrespected them. Enraged by the supposed insult, Chao confronts the Ching Te dojo and demands a duel with Hang Tui. Hang Tui defeats Chao, humiliating him and deepening the feud.

Ching Te dojo
3

Chao hires a Shanghai mercenary group

Chao hires a diverse mercenary squad from Shanghai, including karate experts, a Judo master, a Taekwondo fighter, two Thai boxing fighters, a Yoga expert, and two Tibetan lamas. With this force, they devastate the Ching Te school and its businesses, leaving most of the academy extinct. In the chaos, Tien Lung loses his right arm to Chao's Japanese professional.

Ching Te school
4

Escape, rescue and healing

Tien Lung flees the massacre and is rescued by Jade and her medically skilled father. They bring him to Jade's home and nurse him back to health. He begins to wrestle with the loss of his arm and visions of revenge.

Jade's home
5

Elixir offered; sacrifice to empower the arm

Jade and her father reveal an elixir that could empower his remaining arm, but it requires destroying the nerves in that arm. Tien Lung agrees and singes his arm on an open flame to activate the treatment. After recovering, his strength surges, and he commits to destroying anyone who stands in his way.

Jade's residence
6

Recovery and sharpened fists

With the elixir’s power, Tien Lung trains and his fists become devastating. He can demolish obstacles with a single strike. He resolves to return to town to carry out his revenge.

Town
7

First acts of revenge against Hook Gang

Tien Lung returns to town and begins his revenge by killing two of the Hook Gang's professional fighters. His actions send a clear signal that the Hook Gang is in serious danger. The murder marks a turning point in the feud.

Town
8

Message to meet Chao in the quarry

After killing the Judo master, Tien Lung orders the Hook Gang's school to relay a message to Master Chao: meet him in the quarry for a showdown. The setup makes the quarry the stage for the final conflict.

Quarry
9

Chao arrives with his experts; first clash

Master Chao comes with his hired specialists. Tien Lung defeats Chao and his professionals, setting up the ultimate duel. The quarry becomes the arena for their conflict.

Quarry
10

Fight with Chao's Japanese professional; victory

Chao's Japanese professional engages Tien Lung in a lengthy duel, but Tien Lung prevails through superior power and will. The duel culminates with Chao's forces defeated and Tien Lung finally attaining his revenge.

Quarry

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