The Puppetmaster
戲夢人生
Synopsis
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
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戲夢人生 The Puppetmaster 1993 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Screenplay & Story
- Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen, Li Tian-Lu
- Original Score
- Chen Ming-chang, Zhang Hongda
- Original Title
- 戲夢人生
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, China
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Qiu Fusheng, ERA, Nian Dai International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen, Li Tian-Lu
Chen Ming-chang, Zhang Hongda
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Liao Ching-sung
Chang Hua-Fu, Jan Hung-Tze, Yau Fook-Sang, Yang Teng-Kuei, Chang Hwa-Kun
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
Wu Nien-jen
Writer
Chu Tien-Wen
Writer
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Chen Ming-chang
Original Music Composer
Chang Hua-Fu
Producer
Lu Ming-Ching
Production Design
Juan Pei-yun
Costume Design
Hung Chang
Production Design
Chang Kuang-Hui
Costume Design
Zhang Hongda
Original Music Composer
Yau Fook-Sang
Producer
Tsai Chao-yi
Production Design
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Ho Hsien-Ko
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Puppetmaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Puppetmaster includes Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung, Tsai Chen-nan.
When was The Puppetmaster released and how long is it?
The Puppetmaster was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Puppetmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Puppetmaster was composed by Chen Ming-chang, Zhang Hongda.