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Red Beard 1965

“What is the key to life - power, prestige or peace?”

Status
Released
Runtime
185 minutes
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Networks
TOHO, Kurosawa Production
★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 Drama Released
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What is Red Beard?

Red Beard is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1965
Status
Released
Runtime
185 minutes
Release date
Mar 4, 1965
Studios
TOHO, Kurosawa Production
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.2/10
Episode runtime
~185 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
TOHO, Kurosawa Production

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Red Beard is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by TOHO, Kurosawa Production. Current status: Released.

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“A reluctant young doctor is assigned to a demanding country clinic under a wise mentor.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a wise and patient mentor
  • Explores the unglamorous side of medicine
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  • Involves rebellion and initial disappointment by the main character

Watch it if you enjoy classic cinematic stories about mentorship and medical practice.

The film contains mature dramatic themes suited for mature audiences.

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What is the profession of the main character?

Noboru Yasumoto is an aspiring physician just out of medical school.

Where does Yasumoto take his first post?

He is sent to a small country clinic.

Who is the mentor at the clinic?

The gruff doctor known as Red Beard.

How does Yasumoto initially react to his assignment?

He rebels in numerous ways and is disappointed by the placement.

What specific task does Red Beard eventually assign to Yasumoto?

He assigns him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.

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