The Puppetmaster (1993): Cast
The Puppetmaster is a 1993 war drama directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Tsai Chen-Nan as Xu Jinmu, Yang Li-Yin and Hong Liu. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Qiu Fusheng
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Puppetmaster About?
The premise of The Puppetmaster without spoilers.
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
The Puppetmaster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- taipei taiwan
- fortuneteller
- qing dynasty
- taiwan
- puppet
- puppeteer
- propaganda
- japanese
- chinese
- part of trilogy
- world war two
- washing clothes in river
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- voice over narration
- village
- urination
- uncle nephew relationship
- tuberculosis
- thief
- theft
- theater production
- theater audience
- theater troupe
- temptation
- temple
- teacher
- talking to the camera
- tai chung taiwan
- surrender
- surgical operation
- stung to death
- storytelling
- stepmother stepson relationship
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- stagehand
- song
- sister sister relationship
- singing
- singer
- sabotage
- river
- rickshaw
- rice
- rice paddy
- refugee
- puppet troupe
- puppet show
- prayer
- police chief
- pigtail
- photograph
The Puppetmaster Cast & Characters
Tsai Chen-Nan leads the cast as Xu Jinmu, with Yang Li-Yin as Lin Laifa and Hong Liu as Li Huo. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Tsai Chen-Nan as Xu Jinmu
- Yang Li-Yin as Lin Laifa
- Hong Liu as Li Huo
- Lim Giong as Li Tien-Lu
Also Starring in The Puppetmaster
· 12 more- Li Tian-Lu Themselves
- Pai Ming-Hua Ong Hsiu
- Vicky Wei
- Cheng Kuei-Chung Young Li Tien-Lu
- Kao Tung-Hsiu
- Huang Chien-ru
- Li Hei
- Li Wenchang
- Liu Wen-pin
- I. Toshiro
- Tsai Yi-Hua
- Tzuo Juwei
More from Hou Hsiao-hsien
More films directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien: Goodbye South, Goodbye, Good Men, Good Women, A City of Sadness and Daughter of the Nile.
The Puppetmaster Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Puppetmaster.
The Puppetmaster Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Xi meng ren sheng” and “Le maître des marionnettes”.
- Also known as
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- Xi meng ren sheng
- Le maître des marionnettes
- 희몽인생
- HSIMENG RENSHENG
- 戏梦人生
- El maestro de marionetas
- El mestre titellaire
- Le Maître de marionnettes
- Mestre das Marionetes
- Il maestro burattinaio
- Marionettmästaren
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The Puppetmaster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Puppetmaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was The Puppetmaster released?
The Puppetmaster was released on May 24, 1993.
Who directed The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
More films by Hou Hsiao-hsien Who is in the cast of The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster stars Tsai Chen-Nan as Xu Jinmu, Yang Li-Yin as Lin Laifa and Hong Liu as Li Huo, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Puppetmaster have a post-credit scene?
No. The Puppetmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Puppetmaster in?
The original language of The Puppetmaster is Chinese.
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