The Chop Professor (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Chop Professor is a drama film directed by Eiichi Koishi, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Junpei Kihara, a young president of the University's wrestling club, is nicknamed "Mr. Chop". One day, on the way back from visiting the hospital after being thrown by Nobuyoshi Shinohara during practice and injured, he met Asako, the sister of Arisawa's mother, Katsuko. When they entering a coffee shop run by Asako's best friend Hisako, Hisako misunderstood them as lovers...
Who’s in it. The Chop Professor stars Yuriko Tashiro as Asako Akagi, Eiji Okada, Ken Takakura and Kōji Nanbara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chop Professor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chop Professor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chop Professor (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chop Professor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Chop Professor?
- The Chop Professor stars Yuriko Tashiro, Eiji Okada, Ken Takakura, Kōji Nanbara and Mayumi Fujisato.
- When was The Chop Professor released?
- The Chop Professor was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.