A Doctor's Sword
“The remarkable survival story of Dr. Aidan MacCarthy from West Cork”
Synopsis
An Irish doctor survived the atomic bomb attack on Nagasaki and was given a Samurai sword for the lives he saved. 70 years later his family searches for the origin of their father's sword.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Lennon
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Lennon
- Original Title
- A Doctor's Sword
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Gambit Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Lennon
Gary Lennon
Michael Kelly
Ariadna Fatjó-Vilas, Breege Rowley
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Lennon
Director
Gary Lennon
Writer
Ariadna Fatjó-Vilas
Editor
Breege Rowley
Editor
Michael Kelly
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Doctor's Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Doctor's Sword about?
An Irish doctor survived the atomic bomb attack on Nagasaki and was given a Samurai sword for the lives he saved. 70 years later his family searches for the origin of their father's sword.
Who directed A Doctor's Sword?
A Doctor's Sword was directed by Gary Lennon.
Who stars in A Doctor's Sword?
The principal cast of A Doctor's Sword includes Not specified.
When was A Doctor's Sword released and how long is it?
A Doctor's Sword was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.