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Our Chief, Our Doctor (1952)

Movie ★ 8.0 95 min

It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.

Yūzō Kawashima Director

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Released
February 15, 1952
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0371326
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Cast

Shūji Sano Shūji Sano Yusaku Araki Etsuko Miyama Shizuko Keiko Tsushima Keiko Tsushima Mayumi Sada Rieko Sumi Rieko Sumi Kikue Teiji Takahashi Teiji Takahashi Shuji Takeshi Sakamoto Takeshi Sakamoto Tahei Michiko Ikuno Michiko Ikuno Ryuji Kita Yōko Kozono Kōji Mitsui Kōji Mitsui Toshinosuke Nagao Kōji Shitara Kōji Shitara Shin Tokudaiji Shin Tokudaiji

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Frequently asked questions

What is Our Chief, Our Doctor about?
It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
Who directed Our Chief, Our Doctor?
Our Chief, Our Doctor was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
Who stars in Our Chief, Our Doctor?
Our Chief, Our Doctor stars Shūji Sano, Etsuko Miyama, Keiko Tsushima, Rieko Sumi.
When was Our Chief, Our Doctor released?
Our Chief, Our Doctor is a 1952 film.
Where can I watch Our Chief, Our Doctor?
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