Release Date
16 May, 2011
Runtime
01:45: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
Takamine is a biopic about Dr. Jokichi Takamine, the late biochemist known for successfully crystallizing and isolating adrenaline, which is also called epinephrine. Dubbed the father of modern biotechnology, Takamine also produced Takadiastase, a digestive enzyme still used as an ingredient in medicines. He was also enthusiastic about establishing friendly relations between Japan and the United States. He was responsible for a gift of 3,000 cherry trees in the U.S. capital, Washington D.C.
Original Title
TAKAMINE アメリカに桜を咲かせた男
Photos
篠田三郎
田中美里
柴田理恵
長谷川初範
渡辺裕之
国分佐智子
六平直政
川久保拓司
Naomi Grace
Hidetoshi Imura
Masami Kosaka
TJ Kayama
長谷川圭一