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The Guillotines
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The Guillotines

2012-12-20 · 113 min · ★ 5.6

Action · History · Adventure · Drama

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.

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Directors
Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Production companies
We Pictures, Media Asia Films, Stellar Mega Films, Polyface Films, Basic Pictures
Countries
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,290

Top Cast

Huang XiaomingHuang XiaomingTianlang / Wolf
Ethan JuanEthan JuanNala Leng / Wang Le
Yue Man-lokYue Man-lokHaidu
Chris Lee YuchunChris Lee YuchunGuaerjia Musen
Jing BoranJing BoranHoujia Shisan
Wen ZhangWen ZhangQianlong Emperor
Zhou YiweiZhou YiweiBuka
Jimmy Wang YuJimmy Wang YuGonge
Andrew Lau Wai-keungAndrew Lau Wai-keungYongzheng Emperor
King Shih-chiehKing Shih-chiehWan Jiang
Li MengLi MengBai Lan
Wang LuodanWang LuodanBai Li
Gao TianGao TianHutu
Wang Wei
Ko Hon-ManKo Hon-Man
Guo MingerGuo Minger
Xu LiweiXu Liwei
Zhang ZhihongZhang Zhihong
Ken Yang
Purba RgyalPurba Rgyal

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