The Doctor in Spite of Himself (1999)

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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
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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.