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The Puppetmaster (1993)

Movie ★ 6.5 143 min

Drama War History

Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.

Hou Hsiao-hsien Director Chu Tien-Wen Writer Wu Nien-jen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 8, 1993
Runtime
143 min
IMDb
tt0107157
Country
,
Studio
Qiu Fusheng, ERA, Nian Dai International

Themes

Cast

Li Tian-Lu Li Tian-Lu Self Lim Giong Lim Giong Li Tien-Lu Pai Ming-Hua Pai Ming-Hua Ong Hsiu Cheng Kuei-Chung Young Li Tien-Lu Tsai Chen-nan Tsai Chen-nan Xu Jinmu Yang Li-yin Yang Li-yin Lin Laifa Hong Liu Hong Liu Li Huo Vicky Wei Vicky Wei Huang Chien-ru Kao Tung-Hsiu Li Hei Li Wenchang Liu Wen-pin I. Toshiro Tsai Yi-Hua Tzuo Juwei

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Puppetmaster about?
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
Who directed The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung.
When was The Puppetmaster released?
The Puppetmaster is a 1993 drama, war, history film.
Where can I watch The Puppetmaster?
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