In 1730, the Manchu dynasty hires the blind Master of the Flying Guillotine (Kam Kong) to quell any resistance from the Han people, whose dynasty has just been taken over. When a fighting tournament is announced, the Master sees it as a chance to avenge his two disciples, who were killed by the One Armed Boxer--another Master who will fight in the tournament. The blind man's unlikely weapon of revenge is the "Flying Guillotine" which he hurls through the air to decapitate his victims--but the One Armed Boxer has a few tricks up his sleeve. This 1975 production is a favorite among many hardcore fans of martial arts film.
Rating: R (MPAA) Rating Reason: n/a Runtime: 93 minutes DVD Code: Region 1 US, CA Genre: Action/Adventure Color: Color 2-Disc Anniversary Deluxe Edition Rating: DVD Features:
Note: This feature has digitally corrected color.
Region (unknown)
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Anamorphic Widescreen Letterboxed - 16:9
Audio:
(unspecified) - Japanese
Subtitles - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Andy Klein, Wade Major - Film Critics
Interview - 1. Jimmy Wang Yu - Director, Star
Trailers
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos
Biographies
Additional Product:
Full Color Insert Booklet Yu Wang, Wang Yu, Jimmy Wang, Wong Lu Yung, Yue Wang, Jimmy Wang Yu, Wang Yue, Jimmy Wang Yu, Kam Kang, Lung Kun Yee
Yu Wang, Wang Yu, Jimmy Wang, Wong Lu Yung, Yue Wang, Jimmy Wang Yu, Wang Yue, Jimmy Wang Yu
In 1730, the Manchu dynasty hires the blind Master of the Flying Guillotine (Kam Kong) to quell any resistance from the Han people, whose dynasty has just been taken over. When a fighting tournament is announced, the Master sees it as a chance to avenge his two disciples, who were killed by the One Armed Boxer--another Master who will fight in the tournament. The blind man's unlikely weapon of revenge is the "Flying Guillotine" which he hurls through the air to decapitate his victims--but the One Armed Boxer has a few tricks up his sleeve. This 1975 production is a favorite among many hardcore fans of martial arts film. () "...[A] lovable, fleet genre picture, which has inspired countless directors....Once you find the groove of this delectable cheese fest, you'll realize how influential GUILLOTINE has been..."
New York Times (05/31/2002) "...This brisk, action-filled period thriller celebrates the combatants' mastery of style and technique and endless ingenuity rather than razzle-dazzle special effects....It is a gem of its genre..."
Los Angeles Times (05/24/2002) "...For those sufficiently attuned to appreciate its magic and majesty, Jimmy Wang Yu's restored masterpiece may very well be the archival discovery of the decade..."
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