Shiroi Kyotō (白い巨塔) is a 1965 novel by Toyoko Yamasaki. It has been adapted into a film in 1966 and then five times as a television series in 1967, 1978, 1990, 2003, and 2019. The 1966 film was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Silver Prize.

Summary

The story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both associate 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.

Cast (1966 film)

Cast

Awards

5th Moscow International Film Festival 17th Blue Ribbon Awards 21st Mainichi Film Award

Cast (1967 TV series)

Cast (1978 TV series)

Cast (1990 TV mini-series)

Cast (2003 TV series)

Cast (2019 TV mini-series)

Awards

21st Mainichi Film Award