Tyrus(2015)
His art inspired Bambi. His life will inspire you.
Tyrus Synopsis
The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and “Disney Legend” for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.
Tyrus (2015) is a documentary film directed by Pamela Tom, released on November 7, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Tyrus Wong, Lisa See, Don Hahn and John Canemaker. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Pamela Tom
- Writers:
- Pamela Tom
- Producers:
- Pamela Tom, Gwendolyn Giovanna Wynne, Tamara Khalaf
- Cinematographer:
- Shana Hagan
- Production:
- Stone Circle Pictures, New Moon Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tyrus (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tyrus before you stream it.
Tyrus Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tyrus Wong
Tyrus Wong
as Self
Lisa See
as Self
Don Hahn
as Self
John Canemaker
as Self
Andreas Deja
as Self
- Paul A. Felix
Paul A. Felix
as Self
- Kay Fong
Kay Fong
as Self
- Sonia Mak
Sonia Mak
as Self
Eric Goldberg
as Self
- Wong Kim Hoh
Wong Kim Hoh
as Self
- Milton Quon
Milton Quon
as Self
- Joseph Musso
Joseph Musso
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pamela Tom, written by Pamela Tom, produced by Pamela Tom, Gwendolyn Giovanna Wynne and Tamara Khalaf.
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Tyrus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Tyrus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tyrus online?
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Who stars in Tyrus?
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The main cast of Tyrus (2015) includes Tyrus Wong, Lisa See, Don Hahn, John Canemaker and Andreas Deja. The film was directed by Pamela Tom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tyrus released?
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Tyrus was released on November 7, 2015 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Tyrus worth watching?
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Tyrus (2015) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tyrus?
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