Red Beard
8.1/10
Rating
185 min
Runtime
1965
Release Year
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Cast
Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Reiko Dan, Miyuki Kuwano
Quick Synopsis
Noboru Yasumoto, a young doctor fresh out of medical school, hopes to secure a comfortable position as a personal physician for a wealthy family. Instead, he is assigned to work at a small rural clinic led by the stern and experienced Dr. Red Beard. Initially resistant and rebellious, Noboru struggles to adapt to the demanding and less prestigious environment. Over time, Red Beard patiently mentors him, exposing Noboru to the challenging realities of medical practice in a rural setting. As part of his training, Noboru is given the responsibility of caring for a woman who was rescued from a local brothel, which helps him understand the deeper responsibilities and compassion required in his profession.
Detailed Synopsis of Red Beard
Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
