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Release Year1969
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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TypeWeb Series
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lonely Scalpel
About The Lonely Scalpel
The story is set in Sumidagawa Hospital, an emergency hospital in downtown Tokyo. The head of surgery there, Iwashita Ken, is a brain surgeon who has just returned from the United States . He has excellent skills, but his strict personality often makes him the envy of other doctors. He also has a secret past. The story depicts the various facets of the hospital, including the interactions between doctors and patients, the power struggle within the hospital, and Asou Yukie, a recent nursing school graduate who was assigned to the hospital unaware of the complex internal affairs that exist.
Directed by —, The Lonely Scalpel leans on a strong ensemble — Gō Katō, Yukiyo Toake, Chishū Ryū — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1969.
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