The Inspector General (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, The Inspector General is a comedy film directed by Huang Yu, running about 99 minutes. “Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector General 1955 adaptation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Inspector General stars Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, Jiang Ming and Liu Lian.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inspector General page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inspector General tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inspector General (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inspector General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Inspector General?
- The Inspector General stars Ping Fan, Shek Hwei, Jiang Ming and Liu Lian.