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The Man Behind the Courtyard House (2011)

Movie ★ 5.9 100 min

Crime Thriller Drama

The film tracks protagonist Chen Zhihui who succumbs to trauma and frustration when he is released after spending 20 years in prison and becomes a serial killer.

Xing Fei Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 2011
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt1876441
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Language
Studio
, Dreams of Dragon Pictures

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Cast

Simon Yam Simon Yam Chen Zhihui Zhang Jingchu Zhang Jingchu Hong Chen Sicheng Chen Sicheng Zhou Dong Huang Shengyi Huang Shengyi Yu Shaoqun Yu Shaoqun Hao Lei Hao Lei Wei Zi Wei Zi Du Ruoxi Du Ruoxi Shi Zhaoqi Shi Zhaoqi

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Behind the Courtyard House about?
The film tracks protagonist Chen Zhihui who succumbs to trauma and frustration when he is released after spending 20 years in prison and becomes a serial killer.
Who directed The Man Behind the Courtyard House?
The Man Behind the Courtyard House was directed by Xing Fei.
Who stars in The Man Behind the Courtyard House?
The Man Behind the Courtyard House stars Simon Yam, Zhang Jingchu, Chen Sicheng, Huang Shengyi.
When was The Man Behind the Courtyard House released?
The Man Behind the Courtyard House is a 2011 crime, thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch The Man Behind the Courtyard House?
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