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.
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua
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3.4 / 5
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Cast
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
Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Simon Chui Yee-Ngau
Choreographer
Popular Reviews
4 reviews
Sid
7.0★ · 07/14/24
Such a cool movie. The hat that kills people is a must see.
Such a cool movie. The hat that kills people is a must see.
Nick
7.2★ · 04/21/21
more plot-focused than most Shaw brothers movies. The use of the flying guillotine is enjoyable at first, but loses a bit of its novelty towards the end of the film. I would’ve liked to see more/better martial arts choreo. Overall it’s a fun watch though
more plot-focused than most Shaw brothers movies. The use of the flying guillotine is enjoyable at first, but loses a bit of its novelty towards the end of the film. I would’ve liked to see more/better martial arts choreo. Overall it’s a fun watch though
