Doctor Mack
1995 1h 39m movie Film Hong Kong

Doctor Mack

流氓醫生

Synopsis

流氓醫生

Since dropping out from the medical school, Lau Mack has been living a humble but contented life, running a small clinic in a shabby area, treating local inhabitants and poor prostitutes working there. One night, he escorts an injured gun robber to the government hospital, where he unexpectedly meets his old friend from college time, Dr. Jaw, now a reputed surgeon with an aspiration for senior management. To Jaw's bitter surprise, he finds himself outshone by Lau's medical talent and kindness to patients. Jaw is however determined to speed up his career ascent at the expense of Lau. His plots work perfectly, until an accident delivers his life to the mercy of Lau.

The 1994–1996 Hong Kong Window

59 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Doctor Mack sits at position #43.

  1. Chungking Express
    #1

    Chungking Express

    ★ 8.0 · 1994

  2. Comrades, Almost a Love Story
    #2

    Comrades, Almost a Love Story

    ★ 7.7 · 1996

  3. The Condor Heroes 95
    #3

    The Condor Heroes 95

    ★ 7.6 · 1995

  4. Fist of Legend
    #4

    Fist of Legend

    ★ 7.5 · 1994

  5. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
    #5

    A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box

    ★ 7.5 · 1995

  6. The Legend of Drunken Master
    #6

    The Legend of Drunken Master

    ★ 7.4 · 1994

  7. The Stunt Woman
    #7

    The Stunt Woman

    ★ 7.4 · 1996

  8. The Blade
    #8

    The Blade

    ★ 7.2 · 1995

Other Titles From United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)

The 1990s Hong Kong Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Doctor Mack premiered. 215 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.

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Reception Benchmarks

6.1
TMDB Rating
16
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier

Ranked #528 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (37th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Among Hong Kong Drama productions specifically: #204 of 311 (top 66%).

Production Details

Primary Country Hong Kong
Original Language Cantonese
Spoken Languages English, Cantonese
Production Companies United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
Runtime 1h 39m
Release Date February 17, 1995
IMDb tt0113672

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