Movie

The Puppetmaster

★ 6.6(56)19932h 23m

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Where to watch The Puppetmaster

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Good to know

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Release date: 1993-12-08
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan
Studio: Qiu Fusheng

The Puppetmaster — trailer

About The Puppetmaster

The Puppetmaster is a 1993 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong and Pai Ming-Hua. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 56 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Puppetmaster in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.

Cast

Li Tian-Lu

Self

Lim Giong

Li Tien-Lu

Pai Ming-Hua

Ong Hsiu

Cheng Kuei-Chung

Young Li Tien-Lu

Tsai Chen-nan

Xu Jinmu

Yang Li-yin

Lin Laifa

Hong Liu

Li Huo

Vicky Wei

Huang Chien-ru

Kao Tung-Hsiu

Li Hei

Li Wenchang

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Puppetmaster in Sweden?+

The Puppetmaster is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Puppetmaster on Netflix?+

The Puppetmaster is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is The Puppetmaster?+

The Puppetmaster has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in The Puppetmaster?+

The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung and Tsai Chen-nan.

When did The Puppetmaster come out?+

The Puppetmaster is a 1993 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

What genre is The Puppetmaster?+

The Puppetmaster is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The Puppetmaster?+

The Puppetmaster was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.