The White Tower (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1978, The White Tower is a drama series.
What it’s about. The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a position of eminence and authority, while the friendly Shuji Satomi busies himself with his patients and research.
Who’s in it. The White Tower stars Jirō Tamiya as Gorō Zaizen, Gaku Yamamoto as 里見脩二, Nobuo Nakamura as 東貞蔵 and Yoshi Katō as 大河内清作, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The White Tower sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Tower tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Tower (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Tower worth watching?
- The White Tower holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Tower?
- The White Tower stars Jirō Tamiya, Gaku Yamamoto, Nobuo Nakamura, Yoshi Katō and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was The White Tower released?
- The White Tower was released in 1978.