The Guillotines(2012)
血滴子
Forced to execute.
The Guillotines Synopsis
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.
The Guillotines (2012) is a action, history, adventure and drama film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, released on December 20, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue Man-Lok and Chris Lee Yuchun. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Writers:
- Lui Koon-Nam, Chit Ka-Kei, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
- Producers:
- Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
- Cinematographer:
- Edmond Fung Yuen-Man
- Production:
- We Pictures, Media Asia Films, Stellar Mega Films, Polyface Films, Basic Pictures
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,290
- Status:
- Released
The Guillotines (2012) Trailer
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The Guillotines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Huang Xiaoming
as Tianlang / Wolf
Ethan Juan
as Nala Leng / Wang Le
Shawn Yue Man-Lok
as Haidu
Chris Lee Yuchun
as Guaerjia Musen
Jing Boran
as Houjia Shisan
Wen Zhang
as Qianlong Emperor
Zhou Yiwei
as Buka
Jimmy Wang Yu
as Gonge
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
as Yongzheng Emperor
King Shih-chieh
as Wan Jiang
Li Meng
as Bai Lan
Wang Luodan
as Bai Li
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, written by Lui Koon-Nam, Chit Ka-Kei and Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, produced by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun.
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The Guillotines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 56 ratings.
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The Guillotines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guillotines online?
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The Guillotines (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Guillotines?
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The main cast of The Guillotines (2012) includes Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue Man-Lok, Chris Lee Yuchun and Jing Boran. The film was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guillotines released?
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The Guillotines was released on December 20, 2012 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Guillotines worth watching?
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The Guillotines (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, history and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Guillotines?
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