A Lone Scalpel (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, A Lone Scalpel is a drama film directed by Izuru Narushima, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr Toma, a skilled surgeon, starts work at a regional hospital in Japan. After performing an operation to remove a patient’s liver cancer, something that normally would not be done at this hospital, he quickly gains a very good reputation amongst the town’s people. Some of his colleagues become so jealous they are resentful and waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity to crucify him. Soon they get their chance as Dr Toma considers performing a controversial operation…
Who’s in it. A Lone Scalpel stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as Tetsuhiko Toma, Yui Natsukawa as Namiko Nakamura, Hisashi Yoshizawa as Ryuzo Aoki and Noriko Nakagoshi as Shoko Okawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Lone Scalpel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lone Scalpel page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lone Scalpel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lone Scalpel (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Lone Scalpel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Lone Scalpel worth watching?
- A Lone Scalpel holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lone Scalpel?
- A Lone Scalpel stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yui Natsukawa, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Noriko Nakagoshi and Yutaka Matsushige.
- When was A Lone Scalpel released?
- A Lone Scalpel was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.