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31 years old β old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
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Doctor Mack
1995 1h 39m CN
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6.4TMDB Β· 26
DramaComedy
Synopsis
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Since dropping out from the medical school, Lau Mack has been living a humble but contented life, running a small clinic in a shabby area, treating local inhabitants and poor prostitutes working there. One night, he escorts an injured gun robber to the government hospital, where he unexpectedly meets his old friend from college time, Dr. Jaw, now a reputed surgeon with an aspiration for senior management. To Jaw's bitter surprise, he finds himself outshone by Lau's medical talent and kindness to patients. Jaw is however determined to speed up his career ascent at the expense of Lau. His plots work perfectly, until an accident delivers his life to the mercy of Lau.
βSome stories are better left unspoiled.β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Dr. Lau Mack
Lau Ching-Wan
Chiu
Andy Hui Chi-On
Dr. Sam So
Christy Chung Lai-Tai
Jamie
Alex To
Dr. Roger Jaw
Hilary Tsui Ho-Ying
Zin
Eileen Tung Oi-Ling
Lok Mei
Law Kar-Ying
Wong Jau
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Lee Chi-Ngai
- Writers
- Lee Chi-Ngai
- Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Countries
- Hong Kong
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.
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AWARDS
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Directed by Lee Chi-Ngai, shot by Bill Wong Chung-Piu. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Eugene Pao. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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CAST
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Lau Ching-Wan and Andy Hui Chi-On carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0113672 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Only 26 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Lee Chi-Ngai directs. Bill Wong Chung-Piu behind the camera. Eugene Pao scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese, English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 131 years old β old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.
- 3Directed by Lee Chi-Ngai, shot by Bill Wong Chung-Piu. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Eugene Pao. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Lau Ching-Wan and Andy Hui Chi-On carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt0113672 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 26 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Bill Wong Chung-Piu
- Original score
- Eugene Pao
- Runtime
- 99 min Β· 1h 39m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- CN
- Certification (US)
- IIA
Also by
Lee Chi-Ngai
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- UN
United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
Key crew
- ProducerLee Chi-Ngai
- ProducerEric Tsang
- Assistant DirectorAlbert Mak Kai-Kwong
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical1995-02-17IIA
Also known as
International titles
- Doctor MackUS
- Dr. MackHK
- Mack the KnifeHK
- Lau man yi sangHK
- Dr MackUS
- ζ΅ζ°ε»ηCN
