The Flying Guillotine (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1975, The Flying Guillotine is an action film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Flying Guillotine stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Ma Teng, Ku Feng as Xin Kang, Wai Wang as Ah Kun / Xu Shuangkun and Chiang Yang as Emperor Yung Cheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Flying Guillotine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Guillotine page.
If you liked it. Fans 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 The Flying Guillotine (1975)?
- In US, The Flying Guillotine is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Guillotine worth watching?
- The Flying Guillotine holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Guillotine?
- The Flying Guillotine stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Wai Wang, Chiang Yang and Lau Ng-Kei.
- When was The Flying Guillotine released?
- The Flying Guillotine was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.