Plot — 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 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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 99 min |
The Inspector General — FAQ
Is The Inspector General worth watching? 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 Hua
Who directed The Inspector General? Directed by Huang Yu.
Who is in the cast of The Inspector General? It stars Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, Jiang Ming, Liu Lian.
Where can I stream The Inspector General? Streaming availability for The Inspector General is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Inspector General release? It released in 1955.
