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The Guillotines

Original title: Xue di zi
  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.4K
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The Guillotines (2012)
An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies.
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An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies.An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies.An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Lau
  • Writers
    • Oi Wah Lam
    • Joyce Chan
    • Yuet-Jan Hui
  • Stars
    • Xiaoming Huang
    • Ethan Juan
    • Purba Rgyal
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Lau
  • Writers
    • Oi Wah Lam
    • Joyce Chan
    • Yuet-Jan Hui
  • Stars
    • Xiaoming Huang
    • Ethan Juan
    • Purba Rgyal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:52
    Theatrical Version

    Photos48

    Ethan Juan, Purba Rgyal, Yiwei Zhou, Boran Jing, and Tian Gao in The Guillotines (2012)
    Ethan Juan and Yuchun Li in The Guillotines (2012)
    The Guillotines (2012)
    Xiaoming Huang and Ethan Juan in The Guillotines (2012)
    Shawn Yue and Ethan Juan in The Guillotines (2012)
    Ethan Juan, Yiwei Zhou, Boran Jing, and Tian Gao in The Guillotines (2012)
    The Guillotines (2012)
    The Guillotines (2012)
    Ethan Juan and Yuchun Li in The Guillotines (2012)
    Ethan Juan, Purba Rgyal, Yiwei Zhou, Yuchun Li, Boran Jing, and Tian Gao in The Guillotines (2012)
    Ethan Juan in The Guillotines (2012)
    The Guillotines (2012)

    Top cast

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    Xiaoming Huang
    Xiaoming Huang
    • Wolfas Wolf
    Ethan Juan
    Ethan Juan
    • Lengas Leng
    Purba Rgyal
    • Chentaias Chentai
    Tian Gao
    • Hutuas Hutu
    Yiwei Zhou
    Yiwei Zhou
    • Bukaas Buka
    • (as Zhou Yiwei)
    Boran Jing
    Boran Jing
    • Shisanas Shisan
    Peng Guo
    • Suas Su
    Yuchun Li
    Yuchun Li
    • Musenas Musen
    Jimmy Wang Yu
    Jimmy Wang Yu
    • Gong-Eas Gong-E
    Meng Li
    Meng Li
    • Bai Lanas Bai Lan
    • (as Vivien Li)
    Kei Gambit
    • Lengas Leng
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sofia Gonzalez
    • Walla Childas Walla Child
    • (voice)
    Shih-Chieh King
    Shih-Chieh King
    • Wan Jiangas Wan Jiang
    Andrew Lau
    Andrew Lau
    • Yongzhengas Yongzheng
    • (as Wai-Keung Lau)
    Ya-Ling Lin
    Kenzie Pallone
    Kenzie Pallone
    • Walla Childas Walla Child
    • (voice)
    Stephy Tang
    Stephy Tang
    Zhang Wen
    Zhang Wen
    • Qianlongas Qianlong
    • Director
      • Andrew Lau
    • Writers
      • Oi Wah Lam
      • Joyce Chan
      • Yuet-Jan Hui
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie considers itself to be a sequel to the 1975 "The Flying Guillotines", & " The Master Of The Flying Guillotine." At the beginning there is even a detailed explanation with blueprints, as to the evolution of the weapon.
    • Goofs
      In one scene where soldiers are firing muskets, bullets can be seen flying through the air, with and without a 'tracer' effect. As well as the fact that tracer bullets were not invented until the 20th Century, a bullet cannot be perceived in flight if fired from a gun at lethal velocity.
    • Soundtracks
      Daofeng pian leng
      Performed by Yuchun Li

      Composed by Jay Chou

      Lyrics by Vincent Fang

    User reviews14

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Keep a cool head
    If you were or are a fan of Shaw Brothers eastern movies, the title itself may seem familiar. And while it has been a while since I saw the Guillotines movie they did back then, there are some throwbacks (visually, story and other wise). Having said that, this is an update and it feels like the CGI was made to explore 3D territory. I only watched it in 2D though so I can't say how good it is in 3D, even though as I said you can tell it might work.

    There is violence though and there is massive story and a lot of characters. At times it may feel a bit convoluted. There is a lot to digest and not all might be clear at all times. Still visually this is really more than nicely made and the action/stunt sequences are good. If that is what you care most about you will have a good time. A love for B-movies and hero bloodshed also helps ...
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    • Apr 22, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Haiti
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Âm Muu Hoàng Tôc
    • Production companies
      • Media Asia Films
      • Polyface Entertainment
      • Starling Road Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,290
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,296
      • Jun 16, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,217,440
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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