The Guillotine(1996)
A Complete History of the Notorious Death Machine.
The Guillotine Synopsis
The Guillotine examines the fascinating and bizarre history of the "national razor" that started out strictly for execution and then became a source of entertainment and amusement. In Scotland they called it "the Maiden," in England "the Halifax Gibbet," and in France "the Machine," "the Widow," and "the Guillotine." It existed for hundreds of years, but found its home in France during the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror when nearly 20,000 men, women and children died beneath its blade. Through dramatic reenactments and archival documentation of famous executions, the program explores the early technology of the guillotine and its bloodstained career throughout Europe.
The Guillotine (1996) is a documentary and history film directed by Michael Hoff, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Stacy Keach, Whitney Alves, Stephen Cornwell and Tommy Elledge II.
- Director:
- Michael Hoff
- Writers:
- Michael Hoff
- Producers:
- Sarah Kass
- Cinematographer:
- Rico Corona
- Composer:
- John Lawrence
- Production:
- Discovery Channel, Non Fiction Films
- Status:
- Released
The Guillotine (1996) Trailer
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The Guillotine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Narrator (Voice)
- Whitney Alves
Whitney Alves
as Re-creations
- Stephen Cornwell
Stephen Cornwell
as Re-creations
- Tommy Elledge II
Tommy Elledge II
as Re-creations
- Nickolena Gibbons-Elledge
Nickolena Gibbons-Elledge
as Re-creations
- Kenneth Sollazzo
Kenneth Sollazzo
as Re-creations
Tim Redmond
as Re-creations
- Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott
as Re-creations
- Tanya R. Tollefson
Tanya R. Tollefson
as Re-creations
- Eli Borggraefe
Eli Borggraefe
as Re-creations
- Peggy Doherty
Peggy Doherty
as Re-creations
- Marsha Gelt
Marsha Gelt
as Re-creations
Key crew
Directed by Michael Hoff, written by Michael Hoff, produced by Sarah Kass.
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The Guillotine – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Guillotine?
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The main cast of The Guillotine (1996) includes Stacy Keach, Whitney Alves, Stephen Cornwell, Tommy Elledge II and Nickolena Gibbons-Elledge. The film was directed by Michael Hoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guillotine released?
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The Guillotine was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 50m.
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