Movie

The Man Behind the Courtyard House

★ 5.9(6)20111h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Xing Fei
Release date: 2011-03-25
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Huayi Brothers Pictures

About The Man Behind the Courtyard House

The Man Behind the Courtyard House is a 2011 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Xing Fei, starring Simon Yam, Zhang Jingchu and Chen Sicheng. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man Behind the Courtyard House in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film tracks protagonist Chen Zhihui who succumbs to trauma and frustration when he is released after spending 20 years in prison and becomes a serial killer.

Cast

Simon Yam

Chen Zhihui

Zhang Jingchu

Hong

Chen Sicheng

Zhou Dong

Eva Huang Shengyi

Yu Shaoqun

Hao Lei

Wei Zi

Du Ruoxi

Shi Zhaoqi

Themes & keywords

prison

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man Behind the Courtyard House in Japan?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man Behind the Courtyard House on Netflix?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Man Behind the Courtyard House?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Behind the Courtyard House?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House stars Simon Yam, Zhang Jingchu, Chen Sicheng, Eva Huang Shengyi and Yu Shaoqun.

When did The Man Behind the Courtyard House come out?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House is a 2011 movie directed by Xing Fei.

What genre is The Man Behind the Courtyard House?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House is Crime, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed The Man Behind the Courtyard House?+

The Man Behind the Courtyard House was directed by Xing Fei.