Red Beard (1965)
Takashi Shimura: Tokubei Izumiya
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Tokubei Izumiya : Pardon my abrupt question, but is it true that doctors play no part in life and death?
Dr. Kyojô Niide : It seems so.
Tokubei Izumiya : The people meant to live recover, and those meant to die pass away? Doctors have nothing to do with it?
Dr. Kyojô Niide : It may mean that.
Tokubei Izumiya : Bad and good doctors are the same, then? Expensive medicines and those sold in pharmacies are the same? Of course, an eminent doctor like yourself is different, I am sure...
Dr. Kyojô Niide : Don't make me an exception. Don't hold back. Say what's on your mind.
Tokubei Izumiya : I'm afraid I have displeased you.
Dr. Kyojô Niide : Of course not. All doctors have to butter up rich men.