The Puppetmaster(1993)
Synopsis
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
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When did The Puppetmaster come out?+
The Puppetmaster was released in 1993.
How long is The Puppetmaster?+
The Puppetmaster runs for 143 minutes (2 hours and 23 minutes).
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 and Tsai Chen-nan.
Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?+
The Puppetmaster holds a 6.6/10 rating from 60 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, war and history.
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