The film was the first of a new style of wuxia films emphasizing male anti-heroes, violent swordplay and heavy bloodletting.
The first Hong Kong film to make HK$1 million at the local box office, propelling its star Jimmy Wang to super stardom.
A sequel was released in 1969 called "Return of the One-Armed Swordsman".
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