---
title: "The Great White Tower"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-white-tower-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 261541
imdb_id: "tt0327147"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Great White Tower (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-white-tower-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Great White Tower is a 1966 Japanese medical drama directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. The film follows two former classmates who serve as assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka.

The narrative contrasts the life of the brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen, who seeks eminence and authority, with the friendly Shuji Satomi, who focuses on his patients and research. The feature film has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two former classmates navigate contrasting paths as assistant professors at a university hospital in Osaka."

### Why Watch
- Features a compelling contrast between an ambitious surgeon and a friendly researcher
- Set within the detailed environment of Naniwa University Hospital
- Based on an adapted novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- The content rating is not yet rated
- Tone & Suitability: This drama follows the professional lives of two assistant professors in a hospital setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #medical-drama, #hospital-setting, #academic-rivalry, #surgeon-led, #japanese-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Satsuo Yamamoto
- **Networks / Studios**: Daiei Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jirō Tamiya** as *Gorō Zaizen*
- **Eijirō Tōno** as *Professor Teizō Azuma*
- **Takahiro Tamura** as *Shūji Satomi*
- **Eitarō Ozawa** as *Professor Masayuki Ugai*
- **Eiji Funakoshi** as *Professor Noboru Kikukawa*
- **Osamu Takizawa** as *Professor Funao*
- **Shiho Fujimura** as *Saeko Azuma*
- **Mayumi Ogawa** as *Keiko Hanamori*
- **Teruko Kishi** as *Masako Azuma*
- **Yoshi Katō** as *Professor Ōkōchi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is The Great White Tower worth watching?
The film is a medical drama based on a novel that explores the contrasting lives of two doctors.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

### Q: Where can I watch the film?
Information regarding specific streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: What is the format of this production?
The Great White Tower is a feature film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Great White Tower — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/261541)
- [The Great White Tower (1966) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database …](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/261541/cast)
- [The Great White Tower (1966) Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/72029-the-great-white-tower/cast)
- [The Great White Tower (1966) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-au/film/145458-the-great-white-tower/cast/)
- [The Great White Tower (1966) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-great-white-tower/credits)
- [The Great White Tower (1966) - Cast & Crew | Filmaments](https://filmaments.com/film/the-great-white-tower-Q11579242)

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