The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine(2018)
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Synopsis
In the wake of the social unrest caused by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, two female sumo athletes, Kiku and Tokachi, and an anarchist group called the Guillotine Society, spark an unlikely connection.
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Takahisa Zeze, released on July 7, 2018 with a runtime of 3h 9m. It stars Mai Kiryu, Hanae Kan, Masahiro Higashide and Kanichiro. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Takahisa Zeze
- Writers:
- Toranosuke Aizawa, Takahisa Zeze
- Producers:
- Kazunao Sakaguchi, Miyuki Takamatsu, Keizo Fujikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Atsuhiro Nabeshima
- Composer:
- Goro Yasukawa
- Production:
- Stance Company, Kokuei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine before you stream it.
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mai Kiryu
as Tomoyo Hanakiku
Hanae Kan
as Tamae Tokachigawa
Masahiro Higashide
as Tetsu Nakahama
Kanichiro
as Daijiro Furuta
Yoko Kamon
as Mitsu Tamatsubaki
- Maki Maehara
Maki Maehara
as Tsune Umenosato
Ai Nishina
as Maki Wakanishiki
- Yuki Tashiro
Yuki Tashiro
as Matsu Hagurosakura
Kanako Mochida
as Yoshi Kotenryu
Miho Harita
as Ushi Yonaguni
Maho Yamada
as Haru Kozakura
Ayaka Onishi
as Katsu Katsutora
Key crew
Directed by Takahisa Zeze, written by Toranosuke Aizawa and Takahisa Zeze, produced by Kazunao Sakaguchi, Miyuki Takamatsu and Keizo Fujikawa.
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine online?
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?
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The main cast of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) includes Mai Kiryu, Hanae Kan, Masahiro Higashide, Kanichiro and Yoko Kamon. The film was directed by Takahisa Zeze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine released?
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine was released on July 7, 2018 and runs for 3h 9m.
Is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine worth watching?
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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