Master of the Flying Guillotine

press release: Hong Kong | 1976 | 35mm | 90 min.

Director: ‘Jimmy’ Wang Yu; Cast: ‘Jimmy’ Wang Yu, Kang Chin, Kar Wing Lau

In this kinetic and hilarious Kung Fu classic, the blind and furiously eyebrowed title character ruthlessly stalks the the one armed boxer that killed his students (and any other one armed guy that he happens to come across). He comes armed only with a murderous device that is a combination beekeeper’s hat, Frisbee, and battle sword. It’s a mean machine – chops your head off clean! This is the undisputed masterpiece from Kung Fu cult superstar and complete auteur Wang Yu, who counts Quentin Tarantino among his most fervent admirers.

Screenings mostly take place at 4070 Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue. Once-a-month Sunday afternoon screenings take place at the Chazen Museum of Art, 750 University Avenue. In accord with current UW Madison policies, masks are required for entry to our venues. All Cinematheque screenings are free and open to the public. Please visit our website for a complete listing of programs and descriptions.