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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018): Cast

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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is a 2018 historical drama directed by Takahisa Zeze, starring Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Tamasaburo Iwaki, Masatoshi Nagase and Kyûsaku Shimada. It runs 3 hours 9 minutes.

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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 9m (189 min)
Director
Takahisa Zeze
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine About?

The premise of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine without spoilers.

Following the devastation of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and the ensuing social upheaval, an unexpected bond forms between two female sumo wrestlers, Kiku and Tokachi. They find themselves intertwined with the radical beliefs of the Guillotine Society, a group of anarchists. The film explores the unusual connection between these disparate individuals amidst a time of great turmoil and change.

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Cast & crew

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Cast & Characters

Kiyohiko Shibukawa leads the cast as Tamasaburo Iwaki, with Masatoshi Nagase as Narrator and Kyûsaku Shimada as Hanbee Tanaka. Directed by Takahisa Zeze; 40 actors are credited in all.

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More from Takahisa Zeze

More films directed by Takahisa Zeze: One Last Bloom, Fragments of the Last Will, Tonbi and In the Wake.

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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine.

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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “국화와 단두대” and “菊とギロチン”.

Also known as
  • 국화와 단두대
  • 菊とギロチン
  • Kiku to girochin
  • 菊与断头台
  • Le Chrysanthème et la guillotine
  • 菊與斷頭台

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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine runs 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).

When was The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine released?

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine was released on July 7, 2018.

Who directed The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine was directed by Takahisa Zeze.

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Who is in the cast of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine stars Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Tamasaburo Iwaki, Masatoshi Nagase as Narrator and Kyûsaku Shimada as Hanbee Tanaka, among 40 credited actors.

Does The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine have a post-credit scene?

No. The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine in?

The original language of The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is Japanese.

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