The Guillotines DVD

During the Manchu-ruled Qing Dynasty; the Yongzheng Emperor established a secret assassination squad known as the 'Guillotines' to eliminate all who opposed him. Once heavily favoured by the emperor; the Guillotines are deemed expendable once the Qianlong Emperor ascends to the throne and adopts Western ideas and technology. To consolidate his power under a new regime; the Qianlong Emperor continues to use the Guillotines to persecute the conquered Han Chinese in a reign of terror and oppression. Led by master fighter Leng; the top ranked guillotine squad consists of five young warriors: Musen; Houjia Shisan; Chen Tai; Hutu and Buka. Serving the Qing court unquestioningly; they have never failed in 348 missions to eliminate their targets. However; their success has made them arrogant and complacent. Their next mission is to eliminate Tianlang (Wolf) and his Shepherd gang. During the operation; the squad manages to trap Wolf. Just as they are about to execute him; the squad commander orders that he be captured alive. He secretly plans to use Wolf as a pawn in his bid for power. Wolf's gang of rebels ambushes the Guillotines in their moment of hesitation. Wolf escapes; taking Mu hostage. With reports that Wolf has fled to the outer frontiers; the squad tracks him to a remote village outpost. On the other hand; the Qianlong Emperor has sent his most trusted agent Haidu for the same mission and most importantly; to end the era of the Guillotines by replacing cold weapons with firearms. If only they make one false move; they will become the hunted. Facing annihilation; Leng and his Guillotines must outfight and outwit enemies from both sides. 112 min. English subtitled.