The Great White Tower(1966)
白い巨塔
The Great White Tower Synopsis
The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a position of eminence and authority, while the friendly Shuji Satomi busies himself with his patients and research.
The Great White Tower (1966) is a drama film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, released on October 15, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Jirō Tamiya, Eijirō Tōno, Takahiro Tamura and Eitarō Ozawa. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Satsuo Yamamoto
- Writers:
- Toyoko Yamasaki, Shinobu Hashimoto
- Producers:
- Sadao Zaizen, Takero Itō
- Cinematographer:
- Nobuo Munekawa
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
The Great White Tower (1966) Trailer
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The Great White Tower Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Masao Shimizu
as Attorney Kono
Kenjirō Ishiyama
as Mataichi Zaizen
Key crew
Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, written by Toyoko Yamasaki and Shinobu Hashimoto, produced by Sadao Zaizen and Takero Itō.
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The Great White Tower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Great White Tower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great White Tower online?
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The Great White Tower (1966) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great White Tower?
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The main cast of The Great White Tower (1966) includes Jirō Tamiya, Eijirō Tōno, Takahiro Tamura, Eitarō Ozawa and Eiji Funakoshi. The film was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great White Tower released?
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The Great White Tower was released on October 15, 1966 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is The Great White Tower worth watching?
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The Great White Tower (1966) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great White Tower?
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Yes. The official The Great White Tower trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.