Red Beard(1965)
赤ひげ
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Red Beard Synopsis
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.
Red Beard (1965) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on March 4, 1965 with a runtime of 3h 5m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Reiko Dan. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 426 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Shūgorō Yamamoto, Masato Ide, Hideo Oguni
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Cinematographer:
- Asakazu Nakai
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO, Kurosawa Production
- Budget:
- $650,000
- Revenue:
- $1,110,000
- Status:
- Released
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Red Beard Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Shūgorō Yamamoto, Masato Ide and Hideo Oguni, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka and Ryuzo Kikushima.
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Red Beard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 426 ratings.
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Red Beard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Beard online?
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Red Beard (1965) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Red Beard?
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The main cast of Red Beard (1965) includes Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Reiko Dan and Miyuki Kuwano. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Beard released?
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Red Beard was released on March 4, 1965 and runs for 3h 5m.
Is Red Beard worth watching?
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Red Beard (1965) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 426 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 Red Beard?
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