Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, Master of the Flying Guillotine is an action and fantasy film directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, running about 93 minutes. “It's A Mean Machine - Cuts Your Head Off Clean!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Master of the Flying Guillotine stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Liu Ti Lung / The One-Armed Boxer, Kam Kong as Fung Sheng Wu Chi, Doris Lung Chun-Erh as Wu's daughter and Sham Chin-Bo as Thai boxer / Nai Men, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Master of the Flying Guillotine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master of the Flying Guillotine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master of the Flying Guillotine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)?
- In US, Master of the Flying Guillotine is available to stream on Philo and Fandor. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Master of the Flying Guillotine worth watching?
- Master of the Flying Guillotine holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Master of the Flying Guillotine?
- Master of the Flying Guillotine stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Kam Kong, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Sham Chin-Bo and Lung Fei.
- When was Master of the Flying Guillotine released?
- Master of the Flying Guillotine was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.