Overview

A skilled country doctor's talents are such that he can even perform operations as difficult and novel as removing a patient's kidney for the first time in Japan. Unfortunately for him, however, his wife's addiction to gambling is of such a magnitude that he is down to selling his underwear to make money. The image sticks and he becomes known as the 'underwear doctor.' On the other hand, his successful surgery's patient is so grateful he himself wants to become a physician.

Cast

Takashi Shimura, Hisaya Morishige, Setsuko Hara, Yōsuke Natsuki, Chiemi Eri, So Yamamura, Yoshibumi Tajima, Akira Tani

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What is "Life of a Country Doctor" about?

A skilled country doctor's talents are such that he can even perform operations as difficult and novel as removing a patient's kidney for the first time in Japan. Unfortunately for him, however, his wife's addiction to gambling is of such a magnitude that he is down to selling his underwear to make money. The image sticks and he becomes known as the 'underwear doctor.' On the other hand, his successful surgery's patient is so grateful he himself wants to become a physician.

When was "Life of a Country Doctor" released?

Life of a Country Doctor was released in 1960.

Who stars in "Life of a Country Doctor"?

The cast includes Takashi Shimura, Hisaya Morishige, Setsuko Hara, Yōsuke Natsuki.

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