The Guillotines (2012)

R ★ 5.6/10 113 min Action, History, Adventure, Drama China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Chinese

Director: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

Writers: Lui Koon-Nam, Chit Ka-Kei, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Guo Junli, Aubrey Lam Oi-Wah, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun

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Description

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.