The Doctor in Spite of Himself
May 22, 1999 · 1h 29m
Director
Roger Lau Kwok-FaiOverview
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.
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About The Doctor in Spite of Himself
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…
When was The Doctor in Spite of Himself released?
The Doctor in Spite of Himself was released on May 22, 1999.
How long is The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
The Doctor in Spite of Himself runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who directed The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
The Doctor in Spite of Himself was directed by Roger Lau Kwok-Fai.
Who is in the cast of The Doctor in Spite of Himself?
The cast of The Doctor in Spite of Himself includes Cheung Tat-Ming (田七), Christine Ng Wing-mei (蜜枣), Ada Choi Siu-fan (当归), Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung (夏枯草) and Joey Leung Wing-chung.