Coroner to the Stars

Feb 20 2025 N/A 1h 23m
Documentary

Coroner to the Stars chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose groundbreaking autopsies forever shaped American culture. From Marilyn Monroe and Robert Kennedy to Sharon Tate and Natalie Wood, Noguchi’s outspoken expertise pushed forensic science into the spotlight—even as Hollywood elites and political adversaries sought to silence him. A Japanese immigrant who unwittingly rose to fame in a city driven by stardom, Noguchi’s fearless pursuit of truth often placed him in the crosshairs of controversy.

Plot

Coroner to the Stars chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose groundbreaking autopsies forever shaped American culture. From Marilyn Monroe and ...

Written by

Ben Hethcoat, John Henry Hinkel, Keita Ideno

Directed by

Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno

Cast

Thomas Noguchi, George Takei, Janice Hahn

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Liaison Pictures, Strangely Compelling Multimedia, The Ebersole Hughes Company, Make Believe

Languages

English, Português

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
9
Average Rating
9.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA