Kansen (2004) Horror Drama Sci-Fi
Kansen (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Infection
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.0/10
Kansen Plot Synopsis:
In a general hospital near bankruptcy, the reduced staff is working under a severe stress. During the emergency attendance to a burned patient with Dr. Uozumi (Masanobu Takashima) and two other nurses, Dr. Akiba (Kôichi Satô) and the nurse commit an error, injecting potassium chloride and killing him. Dr. Uozumi convinces the team to forge the report to save their careers. Meanwhile, an ambulance leaves a patient in the emergency with a lethal infection. When the muscles and internal organs of the patient liquefy, Dr. Kiyoshi Akai (Shirô Sano) convinces his two colleagues to examine and research the virus, leading the employees of the night shift to a tragic end.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: INFECTION takes place in a dark, isolated hospital, where one doctors mistake has led to dire consequences for a patient.
Tagline: Death is just a breath away.
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Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Kansen Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 02, 2004
Writers: Ryôichi Kimizuka, Masayuki Ochiai
Producers: Kazuya Hamana, Takashige Ichise, Yukie Kito, Yasushi Kotani, Yu Moriya
Musicians: Kuniaki Haishima
Cinematographers: Hatsuaki Masui
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Kansen (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Kansen Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michiko Hada | ... | Dr. Nakazono |
| Mari Hoshino | ... | Nurse |
| Tae Kimura | ... | Nurse |
| Yôko Maki | ... | Nurse |
| Kaho Minami | ... | Head nurse |
| Moro Morooka | ... | Dr. Kishida |
| Shirô Sano | ... | Kiyoshi Akai |
| Kôichi Satô | ... | Dr. Akiba |
| Masanobu Takashima | ... | Dr. Uozumi |
| Isao Yatsu | ... | Hospital Patient |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michiko Hada – Dr. Nakazono
- Mari Hoshino – Nurse
- Tae Kimura (b. March 16, 1971) – Nurse
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 3¾" (1.62 m) - Yôko Maki (b. October 15, 1982) – Nurse
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Kaho Minami (b. January 20, 1964) – Head nurse
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 3¾" (1.62 m) - Moro Morooka (b. February 20, 1959) – Dr. Kishida
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Moroka Moro | Moro Shioka - Shirô Sano (b. March 4, 1955) – Kiyoshi Akai
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - Kôichi Satô (b. December 10, 1960) – Dr. Akiba
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Masanobu Takashima (b. October 27, 1966) – Dr. Uozumi
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Isao Yatsu, as Hospital Patient, passed away at age 78 in .
Sign: Scorpio
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