The Inspector General
Jan 01, 1955 · 1h 39m
Director
Huang YuOverview
Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector General is a satire play well-known around the world. In the period between the end of World War II and the 1960s, the play was adapted in Hong Kong cinema a total of six times. Director Huang Yu alone adapted it twice, as a Republic era story and a period comedy, respectively. The 1955 Republic era-set film is more faithful to its source material, following a spoiled rich brat who is mistaken as a government inspector in a small town and ends up being wined and dined by a corrupted local official. The film pokes fun at the ugliness of bureaucracy in old society, calling back to renowned Qing Dynasty novel Officialdom Unmasked while keeping the original play's artistic style.
Cast of The Inspector General
Crew of The Inspector General
About The Inspector General
What is The Inspector General about?
Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector General is a satire play well-known around the world. In the period between the end of World War II and the 1960s, the play was adapted in Hong Kong cinema a total of six times. Director Huang Yu alone adapted it twice, as a Republic era story and a period comedy, respectively. The 1955 Republic era-set film is more faithful to its source material, following a…
When was The Inspector General released?
The Inspector General was released on January 1, 1955.
How long is The Inspector General?
The Inspector General runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who directed The Inspector General?
The Inspector General was directed by Huang Yu.
Who is in the cast of The Inspector General?
The cast of The Inspector General includes Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, Jiang Ming and Liu Lian.