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White Shadow (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1973, White Shadow is a notable series.

What it’s about. Noriko Shimura is on duty for the first time at Gyoda Hospital. The duty doctor is Yosuke Naoe. After 9PM Jiro Toda, a childhood friend of Noriko's, is brought in with a cut to his forehead from a fight. But Naoe has gone out for a drink, and can't be found. Both Toda and the ambulance crew become angry and demand to know where the doctor is. Naoe returns and seeing the commotion, he orders Toda be locked in a toilet until he calms down. Noriko is horrified by Naoe's attitude but is later impressed with his ability as a surgeon when treating Toda' s injury. This is their first fateful meeting...

Who’s in it. White Shadow stars Jirō Tamiya, Yōko Yamamoto and Keiko Takeshita.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, White Shadow 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 White Shadow page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch White Shadow (1973)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is White Shadow worth watching?
White Shadow holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in White Shadow?
White Shadow stars Jirō Tamiya, Yōko Yamamoto and Keiko Takeshita.
When was White Shadow released?
White Shadow was released in 1973.