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The Guillotines

The Guillotines (2012)

R 1h 53m 4.9/10 IMDb
ActionHistoryAdventureDrama

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.

Director: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

Cast: Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue, Chris Lee Yuchun, Jing Boran

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Violence & Physical Harm

Torture
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