The Guillotine
1996, English. Directed by Michael Hoff.
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The Guillotine examines the fascinating and bizarre history of the "national razor" that started out strictly for execution and then became a source of entertainment and amusement. In Scotland they called it "the Maiden," in England "the Halifax Gibbet," and in France "the Machine," "the Widow," and "the Guillotine." It existed for hundreds of years, but found its home in France during the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror when nearly 20,000 men, women and children died beneath its blade. Through dramatic reenactments and archival documentation of famous executions, the program explores the early technology of the guillotine and its bloodstained career throughout Europe.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Michael HoffDirector
- Stacy KeachNarrator (Voice)
- Whitney AlvesRe-creations
- Stephen CornwellRe-creations
- Tommy Elledge IIRe-creations
- Nickolena Gibbons-ElledgeRe-creations
- Kenneth SollazzoRe-creations
- Tim RedmondRe-creations
- Jeffrey ScottRe-creations
- Tanya R. TollefsonRe-creations
- Eli BorggraefeRe-creations
- Peggy DohertyRe-creations
- Marsha GeltRe-creations
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Hoff
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The Guillotine runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Guillotine is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Guillotine on?
The Guillotine isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guillotine?
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Who directed The Guillotine?
The Guillotine (1996) was directed by Michael Hoff and stars Stacy Keach, Whitney Alves, Stephen Cornwell.