The Great White Tower
白い巨塔
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shiroi Kyotô (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-01
Top Cast
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Jirō Tamiya
Gorō Zaizen
Eijirō Tōno
Professor Teizō Azuma
Takahiro Tamura
Shūji Satomi
Eitarō Ozawa
Professor Masayuki Ugai
Eiji Funakoshi
Professor Noboru Kikukawa
Osamu Takizawa
Professor Funao
Shiho Fujimura
Saeko Azuma
Mayumi Ogawa
Keiko Hanamori
Teruko Kishi
Masako Azuma
Yoshi Katō
Professor Ōkōchi
Masao Shimizu
Attorney Kono
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Mataichi Zaizen
Bontarō Miake
Iwata
Tatsuo Matsushita
Chief Judge of Osaka District Court
Takeshi Katō
Professor Nozaka
Masami Shimojō
Professor Imazu
Mizuho Suzuki
Attorney Sekiguchi
Fujio Suga
Professor Hayama
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satsuo Yamamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 白い巨塔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satsuo Yamamoto
Shinobu Hashimoto, Toyoko Yamasaki
Sei Ikeno
Nobuo Munekawa
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Masaichi Nagata, Sadao Zaizen, Takero Itō
Department Leadership Roster
Satsuo Yamamoto
Director
Shinobu Hashimoto
Screenplay
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
Nobuo Munekawa
Director of Photography
Sei Ikeno
Original Music Composer
Sadao Zaizen
Producer
Takero Itō
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great White Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great White Tower about?
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.
Who directed The Great White Tower?
The Great White Tower was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
Who stars in The Great White Tower?
The principal cast of The Great White Tower includes Jirō Tamiya, Eijirō Tōno, Takahiro Tamura, Eitarō Ozawa, Eiji Funakoshi.
When was The Great White Tower released and how long is it?
The Great White Tower was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great White Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great White Tower was composed by Sei Ikeno.
Is The Great White Tower based on a book or true story?
The Great White Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Toyoko Yamasaki".