Our Chief, Our Doctor (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, Our Chief, Our Doctor is a notable film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
Who’s in it. Our Chief, Our Doctor stars Shūji Sano as Yusaku Araki, Etsuko Miyama as Shizuko, Keiko Tsushima as Mayumi Sada and Rieko Sumi as Kikue, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Chief, Our Doctor page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Chief, Our Doctor (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Chief, Our Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Our Chief, Our Doctor?
- Our Chief, Our Doctor stars Shūji Sano, Etsuko Miyama, Keiko Tsushima, Rieko Sumi and Teiji Takahashi.
- When was Our Chief, Our Doctor released?
- Our Chief, Our Doctor was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.