Movie

Useless Man

★ 6.0(1)20121h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Zheng Dasheng
Release date: 2012-08-05
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released

About Useless Man

Useless Man is a 2012 movie, directed by Zheng Dasheng, starring Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Useless Man in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.

Cast

Xincheng Guan

Hongda Su

Li Hongchen

Erxin Yan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Useless Man in Australia?+

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How long is Useless Man?+

Useless Man has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Useless Man?+

Useless Man stars Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen.

When did Useless Man come out?+

Useless Man is a 2012 movie directed by Zheng Dasheng.

Who directed Useless Man?+

Useless Man was directed by Zheng Dasheng.