Red Beard (1965)
Original title: 赤ひげ
Red Beard is a 1965 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 3h 5m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
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What is Red Beard about?
Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
When was Red Beard released?
Red Beard was released on 4 March 1965.
How long is Red Beard?
Red Beard runs 3h 5m.
Who made Red Beard?
Red Beard was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch Red Beard?
Red Beard is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Red Beard
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
- Yūzō Kayama as Dr. Noboru Yasumoto
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Sahachi
- Reiko Dan as Osugi
- Miyuki Kuwano as Onaka
- Kyōko Kagawa as Madwoman ("The Mantis")
- Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Genzô Tsugawa
- Terumi Niki as Otoyo
- Akemi Negishi as Okuni
- Yoshitaka Zushi as Chobo
- Yoshio Tsuchiya as Dr. Handayû Mori
- Eijirō Tōno as Goheiji