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.
#1Chungking Express
★ 8.0 · 1994
#2Comrades, Almost a Love Story
★ 7.7 · 1996
#3The Condor Heroes 95
★ 7.6 · 1995
#4Fist of Legend
★ 7.5 · 1994
#5A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
★ 7.5 · 1995
#6The Legend of Drunken Master
★ 7.4 · 1994
#7The Stunt Woman
★ 7.4 · 1996
#8The 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.
Reception Benchmarks
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 |