Movie

A Lone Scalpel

★ 6.5(6)20102h 6m

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Good to know

Director: Izuru Narushima
Release date: 2010-06-05
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TV Asahi

A Lone Scalpel — trailer

About A Lone Scalpel

A Lone Scalpel is a 2010 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Izuru Narushima, starring Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yui Natsukawa and Hisashi Yoshizawa. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Lone Scalpel in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dr Toma, a skilled surgeon, starts work at a regional hospital in Japan. After performing an operation to remove a patient’s liver cancer, something that normally would not be done at this hospital, he quickly gains a very good reputation amongst the town’s people. Some of his colleagues become so jealous they are resentful and waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity to crucify him. Soon they get their chance as Dr Toma considers performing a controversial operation…

Cast

Shinichi Tsutsumi

Tetsuhiko Toma

Yui Natsukawa

Namiko Nakamura

Hisashi Yoshizawa

Ryuzo Aoki

Noriko Nakagoshi

Shoko Okawa

Yutaka Matsushige

Takeshi Minorikawa

Hiroki Narimiya

Kohei Nakamura

Mitsuru Hirata

Koji Shimada

Katsuhisa Namase

Mutsuo Nomoto

Akira Emoto

Matsuo Okawa

Kenichi Yajima

Saburo Murakami

Homare Mabuchi

Kohei Nakamura (child age)

Yuu Tokui

Takao Shiratori

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Lone Scalpel in Ireland?+

A Lone Scalpel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Lone Scalpel on Netflix?+

A Lone Scalpel is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is A Lone Scalpel?+

A Lone Scalpel has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in A Lone Scalpel?+

A Lone Scalpel stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yui Natsukawa, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Noriko Nakagoshi and Yutaka Matsushige.

When did A Lone Scalpel come out?+

A Lone Scalpel is a 2010 movie directed by Izuru Narushima.

What genre is A Lone Scalpel?+

A Lone Scalpel is Drama film.

Who directed A Lone Scalpel?+

A Lone Scalpel was directed by Izuru Narushima.