Red Beard Budget
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Synopsis
It's the early nineteenth century, and young Dr. Noboru Yasumoto has been summoned for a reason unknown to him to rural Koishikawa Medical Clinic from Nagasaki, where he has been stationed for three years completing his internship. The clinic, headed by the outwardly stern Dr. Kyojô Niide - nicknamed "Red Beard" for that attribute - under his very strict guidelines, treats the poor and disadvantaged of the region. Much to his surprise and dismay, Yasumoto is told he is to start work there immediately, staff, including doctors, living on site. As he was expecting a position as a physician for a shogunate in his privilege, Yasumoto shows his displeasure at this fate at every turn. He believes this fate was either orchestrated directly by Red Beard in solely wanting access to his detailed professional notes - Yasumoto believing he a much better doctor than his new, more experienced superior - or by the father of a female acquaintance in an effort to get rid of him. Yasumoto may get a different perspective of life as a doctor at the clinic in getting to view Red Beard's methods first hand, as he gets to know the stories of some of the in-patients at the clinic, and as he is assigned his first patient, Otoyo, a twelve year old orphaned girl who was raised in an abusive brothel environment in an effort to seal her supposed future.
What is known about the production of Red Beard?
"Red Beard," a drama released in 1965, was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though TOHO, Kurosawa Production produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Filming & Locations: Principal photography began on December 21, 1963, and wrapped up two years later.
What were the major cost factors in Red Beard?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Red Beard."
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Red Beard Box Office Performance
"Red Beard" earned $46,808 domestically.
Red Beard Production History
Principal photography began on December 21, 1963, and wrapped up two years later. Kurosawa got sick twice during filming, while actors Toshiro Mifune and Yūzō Kayama fell ill once each. Mifune would never again work with Kurosawa because the director's increasingly long production schedules required Mifune to turn down too many other TV and movie offers.
Awards and Recognition
11 wins & 2 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Red Beard (1965)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Red Beard (1965) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Red Beard (1965) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Red Beard?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Red Beard's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Red Beard (1965) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Red Beard (1965) win?
11 wins & 2 nominations total.
Who directed Red Beard and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Ryuzo Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Masato Ide, shot by Asakazu Nakai, Takao Saitō, with music by Masaru Satō, edited by Akira Kurosawa.
Where was Red Beard filmed?
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