The Flying Guillotine
1975, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Flying Guillotine is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ho Meng-HuaDirector
- Chen Kuan-taiMa Teng
- Ku FengXin Kang
- Wai WangAh Kun / Xu Shuangkun
- Chiang YangEmperor Yung Cheng
- Liu Wu-ChiMrs. Ma Yu-Ping
- Ai TiWanzhu
- Wong YuXie Tianfu
- Lam Wai-TiuLuo Peng
- Norman Tsui Siu-keungZhou Zhizhong F.G. sqad member
- Ricky Hui Koon-YingCheng Ziping F.G. sqad member
- Wu Chi-ChinChen Xinyi F.G. sqad member
- Lei LungCha Zhiliang F.G. sqad member
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1975
- Original title
- 血滴子
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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The Flying Guillotine: quick answers
What comes after The Flying Guillotine?
Next in the series: Flying Guillotine II (1978) and The Vengeful Beauty (1978).
Is The Flying Guillotine worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flying Guillotine?
The Flying Guillotine runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Flying Guillotine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flying Guillotine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flying Guillotine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Flying Guillotine on?
The Flying Guillotine is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flying Guillotine?
If you liked The Flying Guillotine, try 14 Blades, Hand of Death, Clan of the White Lotus.
Who directed The Flying Guillotine?
The Flying Guillotine (1975) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars Chen Kuan-tai, Ku Feng, Wai Wang.