Dr. Akagi
1998, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 17 May 1998
- Original title
- カンゾー先生
- Country
- France, Japan
- Written by
- Shōhei Imamura, Daisuke Tengan
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What Dr. Akagi is based on
Dr. Akagi is based on Dr. Akagi by Ango Sakaguchi.
Dr. Akagi
By Ango Sakaguchi
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Dr. Akagi runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
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Dr. Akagi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1998. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Akagi?
If you liked Dr. Akagi, try Charlie Wilson's War, Munich - The Edge of War, Moxie.
Who directed Dr. Akagi?
Dr. Akagi (1998) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Akira Emoto, Kumiko Aso, Juro Kara.
What is Dr. Akagi based on?
Dr. Akagi is based on Dr. Akagi by Ango Sakaguchi.