Takamine
Overview
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.
Released:
May 16, 2011
Genre:
History
Country:
Japan
Duration:
1h 45m
Cast:
Hatsunori Hasegawa, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Misato Tanaka, Naomasa Musaka, Naomi Grace
Director:
Toru Ichikawa
