The Great White Tower (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1966, The Great White Tower is a drama film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 150 minutes.
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 Great White Tower stars Jiro Tamiya as Goro, Eijirō Tōno, Takahiro Tamura and Eitarō Ozawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Great White Tower 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 The Great White Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great White Tower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great White Tower (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great White Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great White Tower worth watching?
- The Great White Tower holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great White Tower?
- The Great White Tower stars Jiro Tamiya, Eijirō Tōno, Takahiro Tamura, Eitarō Ozawa and Eiji Funakoshi.
- When was The Great White Tower released?
- The Great White Tower was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.