Coroner to the Stars (2025)
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.
Director: Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 20, 2025
Cast
- Dr. Thomas Noguchi - Self
- George Takei - Self
- Janice Hahn - Self
- Cyril H. Wecht - Self
- Rosalind Marks, Esq. - Self
- Dr. Mark Fajardo - Self
- Masako Easton - Self
- Dan Medina - Self
- Paul Guyet - Voice of "Frank Sinatra"
Music: Mike Schanzlin, Mike Griffin
Cinematography: Erica Chan, Michelle Lawler
Editing: Keita Ideno
Production: Liaison Pictures, Strangely Compelling Multimedia, The Ebersole Hughes Company, Make Believe
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Português
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coroner to the Stars about?
- 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.
- Who directed Coroner to the Stars?
- Coroner to the Stars was directed by Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno.
- Who stars in Coroner to the Stars?
- Coroner to the Stars stars Dr. Thomas Noguchi, George Takei, Janice Hahn, Cyril H. Wecht, Rosalind Marks, Esq., Dr. Mark Fajardo.
- How long is Coroner to the Stars?
- Coroner to the Stars has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Coroner to the Stars?
- Coroner to the Stars is a Documentary film.
- Where was Coroner to the Stars produced?
- Coroner to the Stars was produced in United States of America.