Red Beard
Akahige
Synopsis
In this made-for-television movie, director Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa brought together Fujita Makoto and Masahiro Takashima for the remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Red Beard! A physician and his assistant work desperately to save lives in the face of budget cutbacks at their clinic.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūgorō Yamamoto
- Original Title
- Akahige
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa
Shūgorō Yamamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa
Director
Shūgorō Yamamoto
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Beard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Beard about?
In this made-for-television movie, director Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa brought together Fujita Makoto and Masahiro Takashima for the remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Red Beard! A physician and his assistant work desperately to save lives in the face of budget cutbacks at their clinic.
Who directed Red Beard?
Red Beard was directed by Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa.
Who stars in Red Beard?
The principal cast of Red Beard includes Masahiro Takashima, Gin Maeda, Makoto Fujita, Aiko Nagayama, Isao Hashidume.
When was Red Beard released and how long is it?
Red Beard was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.