The Flying Guillotine

The Flying Guillotine

1975 · 105 min · ZH · 6.7 (51 votes)
Dir. Ho Meng-Hua · Starring Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Wai Wang, Chiang Yang, Liu Wu-Chi, Ai Ti · Music Wang Fu-Ling · Flying Guillotine Collection
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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.

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A relentless onslaught of stylized, decapitating violence. This martial arts classic delivers visceral thrills and a propulsive narrative, perfect for a late-night grindhouse experience.

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