Name: The Posterist
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 1 h 11 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Yuen Tai-Yung, Kenny Bee, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Michael Hui Koon-Man, John Chong

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This movie poster for "The Posterist" features a collage of diverse characters in various poses, set against a muted, artistic background. The muted tones and fragmented imagery evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, while the central figure's contemplative expression adds depth to the narrative.

2016 · Movie · 71 min⭐ 7.5· Updated Oct 2026

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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.

Beyond the flashing lights of cinema lies the tactile, ink-stained world of the man who visually defined Hong Kong's golden age. This intimate hunt for a reclusive legend uncovers the hand-painted soul behind every iconic kung fu and comedy masterpiece.