The Posterist
Originally released in 2016. The Posterist is a documentary film. directed by Hui See-Wai. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuen Tai-Yung, Kenny Bee, and Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Synopsis
Mr Yuen Tai-Yung (b. 1941) is a Chinese artist known for his creation of over 200 iconic Hong Kong movie posters - which include many films from the Bruce Lee, Hui Brothers, Stephen Chow, Jacky Chan and Sammo Hung's kung fu and comedy series.
This documentary chronicles the director's quest to find the reclusive master and subsequent encounters with the man within a period of 12 months. It captures the life and art of the self-taught genius who single-handedly depicted the look and feel of what can be describe as the Golden Era of Hong Kong Cinema from 1975 to 1992.
Western audiences might recognize some familiar faces from the prolific painter's recent works - undeniably breathtaking - such as the portraits of Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, James Dean, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn and Anne Hathaway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Posterist about?
Mr Yuen Tai-Yung (b. 1941) is a Chinese artist known for his creation of over 200 iconic Hong Kong movie posters - which include many films from the Bruce Lee, Hui Brothers, Stephen Chow, Jacky Cha...
Who directed The Posterist?
The Posterist was directed by Hui See-Wai.
How long is The Posterist?
The Posterist has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Posterist released?
The Posterist was released on August 28, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Posterist?
The main cast of The Posterist includes Yuen Tai-Yung, Kenny Bee, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Michael Hui Koon-Man, John Chong.