Although it is an unlikely weapon, the “flying guillotine” was a big hit with martial arts fans when it featured in the eponymous film The Flying Guillotine in 1975. The gruesome invention quickly inspired numerous copycat films, as well as a sequel and a rival version featuring no less a star than Jimmy Wang Yu. … Read more
There they meet the paternally inclined Luke (Simon Yam Tat-wah), a former CIA operative and, with his help, steal a box of gold from a gang boss. As the trio try to make their way back to Hong Kong, with an assortment of gangsters and corrupt soldiers in pursuit, Paul becomes obsessed with the stolen … Read more
Chen, 78, has had a varied career, making his name in period films directed by the legendary Chang Cheh – his powerful debut in 1972’s Boxer from Shantung is particularly dynamic – and also playing dramatic roles across the full spectrum of martial arts films. He has starred in many classic films, including Chang’s The … Read more
