The Doctor in Spite of Himself (1999)
Based on the Moliere play of the same name. A woodcutter often gets drunk and beats his hot-tempered wife. One day after being beaten, she decides to take revenge on her husband. An old servant is sent to the village by a fabulously rich merchant, to look for a doctor to cure his daughter who is taken ill. Choi realizes this is her opportunity to set up her husband. She tells the servant that her husband is a painfully modest miracle doctor who will only reveal his true identity and skills after being severely beaten.
Director: Roger Lau Kwok-Fai
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: May 22, 1999
Cast
- Cheung Tat-Ming - 田七
- Christine Ng Wing-Mei - 蜜枣
- Ada Choi Siu-Fan - 当归
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung - 夏枯草
- Joey Leung Wing-Chung
- Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong - Mayor Harm Kut
- Simon Lui Yu-Yeung - 咸竹蜂
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung
- Max Mok - Secret Officer Pak Yeung
- Donna Chu Kit-Yee
Screenplay
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn
More Films by Director: Roger Lau Kwok-Fai
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Doctor in Spite of Himself about?
- Based on the Moliere play of the same name. A woodcutter often gets drunk and beats his hot-tempered wife. One day after being beaten, she decides to take revenge on her husband. An old servant is sent to the village by a fabulously rich merchant, to look for a doctor to cure his daughter who is taken ill. Choi realizes this is her opportunity to set up her husband. She tells the servant that her husband is a painfully modest miracle doctor who will only reveal his true identity and skills after being severely beaten.
- Who directed The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself was directed by Roger Lau Kwok-Fai.
- Who stars in The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself stars Cheung Tat-Ming, Christine Ng Wing-Mei, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Joey Leung Wing-Chung, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong.
- How long is The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself is a Comedy film.