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The Puppetmaster

19932h 23mHou Hsiao-hsien
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Puppetmaster (1993) about?

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

Who stars in The Puppetmaster?

The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu (Self), Lim Giong (Li Tien-Lu), Pai Ming-Hua (Ong Hsiu), Cheng Kuei-Chung (Young Li Tien-Lu), Tsai Chen-nan (Xu Jinmu). The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

How long is The Puppetmaster?

The Puppetmaster has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1993.

Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?

The Puppetmaster holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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