Life of a Country Doctor
1960, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
A skilled country doctor's talents are such that he can even perform operations as difficult and novel as removing a patient's kidney for the first time in Japan. Unfortunately for him, however, his wife's addiction to gambling is of such a magnitude that he is down to selling his underwear to make money. The image sticks and he becomes known as the 'underwear doctor.' On the other hand, his successful surgery's patient is so grateful he himself wants to become a physician.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 August 1960
- Original title
- ふんどし医者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryuzo Kikushima
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Life of a Country Doctor runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Life of a Country Doctor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 August 1960. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life of a Country Doctor?
If you liked Life of a Country Doctor, try Red Beard, Black Jack: The Movie, Assassination.
Who directed Life of a Country Doctor?
Life of a Country Doctor (1960) was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and stars Takashi Shimura, Hisaya Morishige, Setsuko Hara.
What is Life of a Country Doctor based on?
Life of a Country Doctor is adapted from a play or musical.