Master of the Flying Guillotine
獨臂拳王大破血滴子
“It's A Mean Machine - Cuts Your Head Off Clean!”
Synopsis
A one-armed martial arts master is being stalked by an Imperial assassin, the master of two fighters killed in the previous film. When the One-Armed Boxer is invited to attend a martial arts tournament, his efforts to lay low are unsuccessful, and the assassin soon tracks him down with the help of his three subordinates: a Thai boxer, a yoga master, and a kobojutsu user.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Quentin Tarantino on Master of the Flying Guillotine
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-06
Top Cast
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Jimmy Wang Yu
Liu Ti Lung / The One-Armed Boxer
Doris Lung Chun-Erh
Wu's daughter
Sham Chin-Bo
Thai boxer / Nai Men
Lung Fei
Yakuma
Wong Wing-Sang
Indian fighter
Hsueh Han
Tournament referee
Lau Kar-Wing
Fighter with 3-section staff
Wong Fei-Lung
One-armed boxer's student
Chin Kang
Fung Sheng Wu Chi
Yu Sung-Chao
Wu Chang Sang
Shan Mao
Bamboo cutter
Wang Tai-Lang
Monkey stylist / Ma Wu Kung
Shih Ting-Ken
One-armed boxer's student
Jack Long Shi-Chia
Wang Jiang
Phillip Kwok Chui
Chang Chia Yu
Lung Fong
Tiger Fists / Nose-picking fight
Sun Jung-Chi
Daredevil Lee San
Wong Lik
Tornado Knives Lei Kung
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Wang Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Wang Yu
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 獨臂拳王大破血滴子
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- First Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Wang Yu
Jimmy Wang Yu
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kwok Ting-Hung
Wong Cheuk-Hon
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Wang Yu
Director
Wong Cheuk-Hon
Producer
Jimmy Wang Yu
Writer
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Kang-Hsing Chao
Production Design
Chin Chao
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master of the Flying Guillotine
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What is Master of the Flying Guillotine about?
A one-armed martial arts master is being stalked by an Imperial assassin, the master of two fighters killed in the previous film. When the One-Armed Boxer is invited to attend a martial arts tournament, his efforts to lay low are unsuccessful, and the assassin soon tracks him down with the help of his three subordinates: a Thai boxer, a yoga master, and a kobojutsu user.
Who directed Master of the Flying Guillotine?
Master of the Flying Guillotine was directed by Jimmy Wang Yu.
Who stars in Master of the Flying Guillotine?
The principal cast of Master of the Flying Guillotine includes Jimmy Wang Yu, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Sham Chin-Bo, Lung Fei, Wong Wing-Sang.
When was Master of the Flying Guillotine released and how long is it?
Master of the Flying Guillotine was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Master of the Flying Guillotine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master of the Flying Guillotine was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Master of the Flying Guillotine?
Master of the Flying Guillotine holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).