The Guillotines
血滴子
“Forced to execute.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Asian Action Movies: The Guillotines (2013) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-11
Top Cast
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Huang Xiaoming
Tianlang / Wolf
Ethan Juan
Nala Leng / Wang Le
Yue Man-lok
Haidu
Chris Lee Yuchun
Guaerjia Musen
Jing Boran
Houjia Shisan
Wen Zhang
Qianlong Emperor
Zhou Yiwei
Buka
Jimmy Wang Yu
Gonge
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Yongzheng Emperor
King Shih-chieh
Wan Jiang
Li Meng
Bai Lan
Wang Luodan
Bai Li
Gao Tian
Hutu
Wang Wei
Ko Hon-Man
Guo Minger
Xu Liwei
Zhang Zhihong
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$15M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lui Koon-Nam, Chit Ka-Kei, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Guo Junli, Aubrey Lam Oi-Wah, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
- Original Title
- 血滴子
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- We Pictures, Media Asia Films, Stellar Mega Films, Polyface Films, Basic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Lui Koon-Nam, Chit Ka-Kei, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Guo Junli, Aubrey Lam Oi-Wah, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man, Yang Zhenyu
Azrael Chung
Peter Chan, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Department Leadership Roster
Lui Koon-Nam
Writer
Peter Chan
Producer
Chit Ka-Kei
Writer
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director
Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
Writer
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Producer
Guo Junli
Writer
Dora Ng Lei-Lo
Costume Design
Azrael Chung
Editor
Edmond Fung Yuen-Man
Director of Photography
Kenneth Mak
Production Design
Jacques Levesque
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aubrey Lam Oi-Wah
Writer
Yang Zhenyu
Director of Photography
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guillotines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guillotines about?
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.
Who directed The Guillotines?
The Guillotines was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
Who stars in The Guillotines?
The principal cast of The Guillotines includes Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Yue Man-lok, Chris Lee Yuchun, Jing Boran.
When was The Guillotines released and how long is it?
The Guillotines was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Guillotines?
The Guillotines had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $5K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guillotines?
The Guillotines holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).