The Flying Guillotine A.K.A. Xue Di Zi (血滴子) (1975)

The Flying Guillotine (1975), also released as Xue Di Zi, is a Shaw Brothers martial arts classic directed by Ho Meng Hua and starring Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Wang Chung, and Johnny Wang Lung-Wei. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

During the Qing Dynasty, an elite squad of assassins serves the Emperor with a terrifying secret weapon known as the Flying Guillotine. When one of the executioners refuses to carry out another ruthless order, he becomes the Empire's next target. Hunted by the very weapon he once mastered, he must rely on his martial arts skills to survive against his former comrades.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The Flying Guillotine introduced one of the most recognizable weapons in martial arts cinema. Its bladed decapitation device, fast-paced action, and strong performance by Chen Kuan-Tai helped make the film an international cult favorite, inspiring sequels, imitators, and countless references throughout Hong Kong action cinema.

• A.K.A.: Xue Di Zi (血滴子); The Flying Guillotine
• Director: Ho Meng Hua
• Starring: Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Wang Chung, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Wei Hung
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Release Year: 1975

Prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.