Disciples of Hippocrates (Japanese: ヒポクラテスたち, Hepburn: Hipokuratesu-tachi) is a 1980 Japanese drama film written and directed by Kazuki Ōmori. The film stars Masato Furuoya as a medical student struggling with his final year of med school. It also stars Ran Itō, Akira Emoto and Yoshio Harada in supporting roles. Disciples of Hippocrates was co-produced and distributed by Art Theatre Guild, which released it on November 21, 1980, in Japan.
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Premise
Aisaku Ogino (Masato Furuoya), a medical student in his final year of studies, struggles to balance his politics and his romantic life with high-stress clinical training in a hospital. He begins to wonder if he is really suited for the medical profession.
Production
Director Ōmori was a former medical student himself, and he put some of his own experiences into the film's story.
Release
Disciples of Hippocrates was released by Art Theatre Guild on November 21, 1980, in Japan. The film was later released on Blu-ray and DVD on May 13, 2015.
Awards and nominations
2nd Yokohama Film Festival
Won: Best Actor - Masato Furuoya
Won: Best Supporting Actress - Ran Itō
Best Ten List: 6th place
5th Hochi Film Awards
Won: Best Actor - Masato Furuoya
54th Kinema Junpo Best Ten Awards
Best Ten List: 3rd place