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Akira Emoto
Dr. Fuu Akagi
Kumiko Aso
Sonoko
Juro Kara
Umemoto
Masanori Sera
Toriumi
Jacques Gamblin
Piet
Keiko Matsuzaka
Tomiko
Misa Shimizu
Gin
Yukiya Kitamura
Sankichi
Masato Yamada
Masuyo
Tomorowo Taguchi
Nosaka
Masatô Ibu
Ikeda
Wayne Doster
Robert Hugh Harper
Ben Hiura
Ayumi Ito
Kazuhiko Kanayama
Nae Yuuki
Atsuko Nakamura
Shinya Yamamoto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangkok International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Shōhei Imamura, Daisuke Tengan
- Original Score
- Yosuke Yamashita
- Original Title
- カンゾー先生
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, TFC, KADOKAWA Shoten, Imamura Productions, Catherine Dussart Productions, Comme des Cinémas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Shōhei Imamura, Daisuke Tengan, Ango Sakaguchi
Yosuke Yamashita
Shigeru Komatsubara
Hajime Okayasu
Koji Matsuda, Hisashi Iino
Department Leadership Roster
Keisuke Chiyoda
Costume Design
Yosuke Yamashita
Original Music Composer
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Koji Matsuda
Producer
Hajime Okayasu
Editor
Hisashi Iino
Producer
Hisao Inagaki
Production Design
Ikuko Kozu
Costume Design
Shigeru Komatsubara
Director of Photography
Shōhei Imamura
Screenplay
Daisuke Tengan
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dr. Akagi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Akagi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Akagi about?
At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.
Who directed Dr. Akagi?
Dr. Akagi was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in Dr. Akagi?
The principal cast of Dr. Akagi includes Akira Emoto, Kumiko Aso, Juro Kara, Masanori Sera, Jacques Gamblin.
When was Dr. Akagi released and how long is it?
Dr. Akagi was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Akagi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Akagi was composed by Yosuke Yamashita.
Is Dr. Akagi based on a book or true story?
Dr. Akagi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ango Sakaguchi".