Mack the Knife (1995 film)

Mack the Knife

Film poster
Traditional 流氓醫生
Simplified 流氓医生
Mandarin Liú Máng Yī Shēng
Cantonese Lau4 Man4 Ji1 Sang1
Directed by Lee Chi-ngai
Produced by Lee Chi-ngai
Screenplay by Lee Chi-ngai
Based on

Dr. Kumahige 
by

Starring Tony Leung
Sean Lau
Alex To
Christy Chung
Andy Hui
Hilary Tsui
Law Kar-ying
Eileen Tung
Richard Ng
Jordan Chan
Gigi Leung
Music by Eugene Pao
Cinematography Bill Wong
Edited by Henry Cheung
Production
company
United Filmmakers Organisation
Distributed by Golden Harvest
Release dates
 17 February 1995 (1995-02-17)
Running time
 98 minutes
Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
Box office HK$16,832,931

Mack the Knife, also known as Dr. Mack, is a 1995 Hong Kong comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Lee Chi-ngai, based on the manga Dr. Kumahige by Buronson and Takumi Nagaysu.[1] The film stars Tony Leung, Sean Lau, Alex To, Christy Chung, Andy Hui, Hilary Tsui and Gigi Leung in her debut film role.

Plot

Dr. Mack Lau (Tony Leung) is a cynical person on the surface, but he is actually very delicate and has a strong insight of the world. He despises the injustice of the health care system and runs his own clinic in a red-light district. Indulged in medical science, Mack possess superior medical skills and is passionate in treating underprivileged citizens. Among his patients include a brave policeman, Chiu (Sean Lau), his neighbor prostitutes and so on. Aside from healing his patient's wounds, Mack is also willing to listen to their thoughts and become their friend. However, Mack was later framed by his old friend and medical classmate, Roger Law (Alex To), and must face the crisis of his doctor's license being revoked.

Cast

Reception

Critical

LoveHKFilm gave the film a positive review praising Lee Chi-ngai's direction and script as "sophisticated" and "affecting" as well as Tony Leung's performance.[1] Hong Kong Film Net gave the film a score of 6 out of 10 praising the characters but criticizing the lack of story.[2] So Good Reviews praised the performances of Leung and Sean Lau, but criticizes the lack of impact in the story.[3]

Box office

The film grossed HK$16,832,931 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 17 February to 22 March 1995.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dr. Mack (流氓醫生) (1995) - LoveHKFilm.com".
  2. ↑ "Mack the Knife - Hong Kong Film Net".
  3. ↑ "D - sogoodreviews.com".

External links

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