The Sandwich Man
兒子的大玩偶
Synopsis
Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Sandwich Man Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-21
Top Cast
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Chen Bo-zheng
Kun-shu (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Yang Li-yin
Ah-chu (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Tseng Kuo-feng
Theater Manager (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Lai Te-Nan
Kun-shu's Uncle (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Fu-yu Hou
Kun-shu's Son (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Tsui Fu-Sheng
Lee's Father (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Yu-Tze Chang
Vicki (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Ding Chin
Wang Wu-hsiung (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Ting-yi Fang
Lin Tsai-fa (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Chi Chen
Mei-li (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Chiang Hsia
Mrs. Chiang (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Sheng Li Cho
Chiang A-fa (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Yen Cheng-kuo
Chiang A-jih (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Chih-hsien Su
Chiang A-chung (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Hui-Chun Wang
Worker (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Shen-lin Po
Lei-ke (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Tai Ho
Foreign Police (segment "The Taste of Apple")
An-ju Shih
A-fa's Daughter (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wan Jen, Tseng Chuang-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Wu Nien-jen, Huang Chunming
- Original Title
- 兒子的大玩偶
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wan Jen, Tseng Chuang-Hsiang
Wu Nien-jen, Huang Chunming
Chen Kun-hou
Liao Ching-sung
Ji Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
Wan Jen
Director
Tseng Chuang-Hsiang
Director
Wu Nien-jen
Writer
Chen Kun-hou
Director of Photography
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Ji Ming
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sandwich Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sandwich Man about?
Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.
Who directed The Sandwich Man?
The Sandwich Man was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wan Jen, Tseng Chuang-Hsiang.
Who stars in The Sandwich Man?
The principal cast of The Sandwich Man includes Chen Bo-zheng, Yang Li-yin, Tseng Kuo-feng, Lai Te-Nan, Fu-yu Hou.
When was The Sandwich Man released and how long is it?
The Sandwich Man was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.