Our Chief, Our Doctor (1952)
Original title: とんかつ大将
Our Chief, Our Doctor is a 1952 Japanese-language movie directed by Yūzō Kawashima, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Shūji Sano, Etsuko Miyama and Keiko Tsushima.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Our Chief, Our Doctor released?
Our Chief, Our Doctor was released on 15 February 1952.
How long is Our Chief, Our Doctor?
Our Chief, Our Doctor runs 1h 35m.
Who made Our Chief, Our Doctor?
Our Chief, Our Doctor was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.