Kid with the Golden Arm
Kid with the Golden Arm
金臂童
Overview
"The government hires a drunken swordsman, a chivalrous hero, and a duo wielding short axes to protect a massive gold shipment from a notorious gang known as the Chi Sha. The gang is led by the seemingly invincible 'Kid with the Golden Arm', a master whose arms can block any blade and crush any opponent."
Iconic Tracked Scenes
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The imposing Golden Arm ambushes the escort, stunning them by deliberately taking full-force sword strikes to his bare arms, snapping their blades in half.
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The honorable but deadly Golden Arm engages in a ferocious duel against 'Silver Spear', leading to a bloody, protracted fight built around weapon counters.
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Hai To, the drunken swordsman, discovers the fatal flaw in Golden Arm's invulnerability, using acrobatic evasion and targeted strikes to finally defeat him.
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Why It's Remembered
- ★The brutal opening where Golden Arm demonstrates his power by shattering swords with his bare forearms.
- ★The drunken master Hai To using wine and acrobatic unpredictability to finally bypass Golden Arm's defenses.
- ★The incredible, weapon-heavy skirmishes as the heroes are picked off one by one.
Cultural Context
- ◈A quintessential 'Venoms' film directed by Chang Cheh, featuring the famous ensemble cast known for their physical prowess and acrobatic abilities.
- ◈Lo Meng's performance as the titular Golden Arm is iconic; he is the villain, but plays the role with intense honor and charisma.
- ◈Known for its high body count, complex weapon counters, and the tragic inevitability of its honorable villains.
About the Action Elements
Kid with the Golden Arm is widely celebrated among martial arts cinema fans for sequences involving breaking swords, bare arms, invulnerable, ambush, escort. One of the most memorable sequences features Lo Meng naturally executing breaking swords on his arms, where the choreography and unique set pieces become the unexpected highlight of the film.