The Posterist (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Posterist is a documentary film directed by Hui See-Wai, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Posterist stars Yuen Tai-Yung, Kenny Bee, Joe Cheung Tung-cho and Michael Hui, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Posterist page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Posterist (2016)?
- In US, The Posterist is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Posterist?
- The Posterist stars Yuen Tai-Yung, Kenny Bee, Joe Cheung Tung-cho, Michael Hui and John Chong Ching.
- When was The Posterist released?
- The Posterist was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.