The Puppetmaster(1993)
戲夢人生
The Puppetmaster Synopsis
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
The Puppetmaster (1993) is a drama, war and history film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, released on December 8, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua and Cheng Kuei-Chung. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers:
- Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen, Li Tian-Lu
- Producers:
- Chang Hua-Fu, Yau Fook-Sang, Chang Hwa-Kun
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Lee Ping-Bing
- Composer:
- Chen Ming-chang
- Production:
- Qiu Fusheng, ERA, Nian Dai International
- Status:
- Released
The Puppetmaster (1993) Trailer
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The Puppetmaster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Li Tian-Lu
as Self
Lim Giong
as Li Tien-Lu
Pai Ming-Hua
as Ong Hsiu
- Cheng Kuei-Chung
Cheng Kuei-Chung
as Young Li Tien-Lu
Tsai Chen-nan
as Xu Jinmu
Yang Li-yin
as Lin Laifa
Hong Liu
as Li Huo
Vicky Wei
- Huang Chien-ru
Huang Chien-ru
- Kao Tung-Hsiu
Kao Tung-Hsiu
- Li Hei
Li Hei
- Li Wenchang
Li Wenchang
Key crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, written by Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen and Li Tian-Lu, produced by Chang Hua-Fu, Yau Fook-Sang and Chang Hwa-Kun.
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The Puppetmaster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Puppetmaster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Puppetmaster online?
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Who stars in The Puppetmaster?
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The main cast of The Puppetmaster (1993) includes Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung and Tsai Chen-nan. The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Puppetmaster released?
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The Puppetmaster was released on December 8, 1993 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?
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The Puppetmaster (1993) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Puppetmaster?
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