The Inspector General
"Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector General 1955 adaptation"
Originally released in 1955. The Inspector General is a comedy film. directed by Huang Yu.
Starring Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, and Jiang Ming
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Great Wall Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Inspector General?
The Inspector General was directed by Huang Yu.
How long is The Inspector General?
The Inspector General has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Inspector General released?
The Inspector General was released on January 1, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Inspector General?
The main cast of The Inspector General includes Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, Jiang Ming, Liu Lian.