Film

To Sir with Troubles

1981 · 1h 30m · Comedy

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.

James Yi Lui

Teacher

Moon Lee

Liu Wai-Hung

Mr. Tai

David Wu

Lau Si-Hong

Yau Fung

Oscar Lam Wai-Kin

• Wong Wa-KeiDirector · Producer · Screenplay
• Laai Hon-chohScreenplay

Release date

June 19, 1981

Status

Released

Original language

cn

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Comedy