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56% Critic Match
The Guillotines
“Forced to execute.”
5.6 / 10• 2012• 1h 53m•R• Chinese
ActionHistoryAdventureDrama
Storyline
In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.
Cast & Crew
Huang Xiaoming
Tianlang / Wolf
Lead
Ethan Juan
Nala Leng / Wang Le
Shawn Yue Man-Lok
Haidu
Chris Lee Yuchun
Guaerjia Musen
Jing Boran
Houjia Shisan
Wen Zhang
Qianlong Emperor
Zhou Yiwei
Buka
Jimmy Wang Yu
Gonge
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrew Lau Wai-Keung's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Guillotines is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
