Useless Man(2012)
天津闲人
Useless Man Synopsis
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.
Useless Man (2012) is a film directed by Zheng Dasheng, released on August 5, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Zheng Dasheng
- Writers:
- Yuxuan Jin, Xi Lin, Bin Wu
- Status:
- Released
Useless Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Zheng Dasheng, written by Yuxuan Jin, Xi Lin and Bin Wu.
Useless Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Useless Man?
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The main cast of Useless Man (2012) includes Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen. The film was directed by Zheng Dasheng. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Useless Man released?
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Useless Man was released on August 5, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Useless Man worth watching?
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Useless Man (2012) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.