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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorWong Wa-Kei
WritersLaai Hon-choh, Wong Wa-Kei
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsTo Sir with Troubles
About To Sir with Troubles
In the pressure-cooker environment of Hong Kong’s education system, students grapple with a relentless barrage of exams and mind-numbing lectures. The strain becomes so overwhelming that it leads many students down the path of rebellion. Mr. Tai (Lui Wai-hung) is a dedicated, albeit nerdy, high school biology teacher who finds himself with his hands full, contending with a group of troublesome teenagers. These unruly students go to great lengths to make Mr. Tai’s life a living nightmare, often with comically disastrous consequences. Amidst this chaos, Ye Feng plays the role of the father of the protagonist. He inadvertently gets caught up in the raucous antics and pandemonium that unfold within the school. This film marked Ye Feng’s final appearance in cinema.
Directed by Wong Wa-Kei, To Sir with Troubles leans on a strong ensemble — James Yi Lui, Moon Lee, Liu Wai-Hung — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1981.
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