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A Lone Scalpel

A Lone Scalpel

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 5, 2010

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Drama

User Score

68%

Original Title

孤高のメス

Director

Izuru Narushima

Description

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…