The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 189 minutes
- Director
- Takahisa Zeze
- Networks
- Stance Company, Kokuei Company
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?
Topic: Film "The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine" (2018). Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 189 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 7, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Stance Company, Kokuei Company
- Genres
- Drama, History
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~189 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Stance Company, Kokuei Company
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Topic: Film "The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine" (2018).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine (Japanese: Kiku to girochin).
Year: 2018.
Director: Takahisa Zeze.
Genre: Drama and History.
Runtime: 3h 9m.
Setting: Outskirts of Tokyo, aftermath of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
Plot: In the wake of social unrest caused by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, two female sumo athletes, Kiku and Tokachi, and an anarchist group called the Guillotine Society, spark an unlikely connection.
Cast mentioned: Masahiro Higashide, Shun Sugata, Masatoshi Nagase, Arata Iura, Tomoyo, Tamae, Tetsu.
Themes: Women's sumo wrestling and anarchism.
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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is a 2018 Japanese
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine worth watching?
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine and when was it released?
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is a feature film with a runtime of 189 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine was directed by Takahisa Zeze.
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