The Puppetmaster
1993, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1993
- Original title
- 戲夢人生
- Country
- Taiwan, China
- Written by
- Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen, Li Tian-Lu
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The Puppetmaster: quick answers
Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does The Puppetmaster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Puppetmaster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Puppetmaster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Puppetmaster yet.
Which OTT platform is The Puppetmaster on?
The Puppetmaster isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 December 1993.
What movies are like The Puppetmaster?
If you liked The Puppetmaster, try Ararat, The Boy in the Woods, The War Below.
Who directed The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster (1993) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua.