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The Great White Tower

1966·Movie
2h 30min

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Politics, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a position of eminence and authority, while the friendly Shuji Satomi busies himself with his patients and research.
Medical DramaSocial CritiquePower StrugglesMoral DilemmaAmbition & EthicsCharacter StudyProfessional RivalryJapanese ClassicSlow Burn Intrigue

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Is The Great White Tower worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Great White Tower?

2 h 30 min

The Great White Tower runs 2 h 30 min.

What language is The Great White Tower in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.