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Our Chief, Our Doctor

Our Chief, Our Doctor

Feb 15, 1952 · 1h 35m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Yūzō Kawashima

Overview

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.

About Our Chief, Our Doctor

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…

When was Our Chief, Our Doctor released?

Our Chief, Our Doctor was released on February 15, 1952.

How long is Our Chief, Our Doctor?

Our Chief, Our Doctor runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who directed Our Chief, Our Doctor?

Our Chief, Our Doctor was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

Who is in the cast of Our Chief, Our Doctor?

The cast of Our Chief, Our Doctor includes Shūji Sano (Yusaku Araki), Etsuko Miyama (Shizuko), Keiko Tsushima (Mayumi Sada), Rieko Sumi (Kikue) and Teiji Takahashi (Shuji).

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