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The Flying Guillotine 1975

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What is The Flying Guillotine?

The Flying Guillotine is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Action.

Type
Film
Year
1975
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Feb 18, 1975
Studios
Shaw Brothers
Genres
Action
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action

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The Flying Guillotine is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A paranoid emperor wields a deadly flying blade, forcing a former guard to confront his past.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique weapon concept
  • Intense action sequences
  • Compelling moral conflict
Keep in mind
  • Violent decapitation scenes may be unsettling

Watch it if you enjoy stylized martial‑arts action with dark political intrigue.

The film features graphic violence and themes of tyranny, so it’s best for mature audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the flying guillotine?

It is a thrown blade weapon capable of decapitating a target from a distance.

Who is Mau Tang?

He is the emperor’s guard who becomes disillusioned and leaves to farm with his family.

Why does the emperor use the weapon?

He uses it to eliminate anyone he perceives as a threat.

Does the story focus on family life?

The protagonist initially seeks a quiet farming life before his past catches up with him.

Is the film primarily action?

Yes, the narrative centers on the protagonist’s fight against the flying guillotine.

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