The Flying Guillotine
血滴子
Synopsis
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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The Flying Guillotine (1975) - 2015 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-28
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Ma Teng
Ku Feng
Xin Kang
Wai Wang
Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun
Chiang Yang
Emperor Yung Cheng
Liu Wu-Chi
Mrs. Ma Yu-Ping
Ai Ti
Wanzhu
Wong Yu
Xie Tianfu
Lam Wai-Tiu
Luo Peng
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Zhou Zhizhong F.G. sqad member
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Cheng Ziping F.G. sqad member
Wu Chi-Chin
Chen Xinyi F.G. sqad member
Lei Lung
Cha Zhiliang F.G. sqad member
Lin Wen-Wei
Wang Xiaoliang F.G. sqad member
Wai Pak
Sun Jian F.G. sqad member
Lu Wei
Chief Eunuch Zhang
Lee Sau-Kei
Chen Lie
Lee Pang-Fei
Yan Lebu
Wang Han-Chen
Wang
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 血滴子
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Ni Kuang
Wang Fu-Ling
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Guillotine
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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.
Who stars in The Flying Guillotine?
The principal cast of The Flying Guillotine includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Wai Wang, Chiang Yang, Liu Wu-Chi.
When was The Flying Guillotine released and how long is it?
The Flying Guillotine was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Guillotine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Guillotine was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Guillotine?
The Flying Guillotine holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).