The Surgeon movie poster

The Surgeon

October 11, 1984 1h 25m

Originally released in 1984. The Surgeon is a drama/horror film. directed by Wong Wa-Kei. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kent Tong Chun-Yip, So Ming-Ming, and Yu Ke-hsin

Synopsis

Wong Yan Tung, a doctor with a fear of fire and recurring nightmares of being cremated alive, is dedicated to fighting his colleagues' ignorance about the nature of clinical death. Prostitute Kam Kuk, Wong's childhood friend, attempts suicide several times and they inevitably reconnect during her short hospital stays, while Wong's girlfriend suffers from mysterious and sudden bouts of numbness in her arm.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 11, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Kay's Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Surgeon about?

Wong Yan Tung, a doctor with a fear of fire and recurring nightmares of being cremated alive, is dedicated to fighting his colleagues' ignorance about the nature of clinical death. Prostitute Kam K...

Who directed The Surgeon?

The Surgeon was directed by Wong Wa-Kei.

How long is The Surgeon?

The Surgeon has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Surgeon released?

The Surgeon was released on October 11, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Surgeon?

The main cast of The Surgeon includes Kent Tong Chun-Yip, So Ming-Ming, Yu Ke-hsin, Yam Choi-Bo, Gam Biu.