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The Puppetmaster (1993): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1993 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1993, The Puppetmaster is a drama and krieg film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 142 minutes.

What it’s about. In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joins a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers.

Who’s in it. The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu as Self, Lim Giong as Li Tien-Lu, Bai Ming-Hwa as Ong Hsiu and Cheng Kuei-Chung as Young Li Tien-Lu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Puppetmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Puppetmaster page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Puppetmaster tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Puppetmaster (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Puppetmaster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?
The Puppetmaster holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Puppetmaster?
The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Bai Ming-Hwa, Cheng Kuei-Chung and Tsai Chen-Nan.
When was The Puppetmaster released?
The Puppetmaster was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.