The Flying Guillotine(1975)
Overview
The Emperor's armies have developed a new weapon: a thrown blade that can remove someone's head from long distance. As the paranoid Emperor begins decapitating anyone he fears might be a threat, his guard Mau Tang becomes disillusioned with the excesses of his master. He leaves his post and takes up the quiet life of farming and raising a family. Eventually, though, his past catches up with him, and he must find a way to fight the flying guillotine if he is to save his head.
Director
Ho Meng-Hua
Studio
Shaw Brothers
Cast
Chen Kuan-Tai
as Ma Teng
Ku Feng
as Xin Kang
Wai Wang
as Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun
Chiang Yang
as Emperor Yung Cheng
Liu Wu-Chi
as Mrs. Ma Yu-Ping
Ai Ti
as Wanzhu
Wong Yu
as Xie Tianfu
Lam Wai-Tiu
as Luo Peng
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
as Zhou Zhizhong F.G. sqad member
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
as Cheng Ziping F.G. sqad member
Wu Chi-Chin
as Chen Xinyi F.G. sqad member
Lei Lung
as Cha Zhiliang F.G. sqad member
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Flying Guillotine about?▼
The Emperor's armies have developed a new weapon: a thrown blade that can remove someone's head from long distance. As the paranoid Emperor begins decapitating anyone he fears might be a threat, his guard Mau Tang becomes disillusioned with the excesses of his master. He leaves his post and takes up the quiet life of farming and raising a family. Eventually, though, his past catches up with him, and he must find a way to fight the flying guillotine if he is to save his head.
Who directed The Flying Guillotine?▼
The Flying Guillotine was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and released in 1975. It is a action film.
How long is The Flying Guillotine?▼
The Flying Guillotine has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Flying Guillotine?▼
The cast of The Flying Guillotine includes Chen Kuan-Tai as Ma Teng, Ku Feng as Xin Kang, Wai Wang as Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun, Chiang Yang as Emperor Yung Cheng, Liu Wu-Chi as Mrs. Ma Yu-Ping and more.
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