Yasuko Kawakami
Also Known As: 川上康子, Ясуко Каваками
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: November 16, 1935
Age: 89 years old
Gender: Female
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Street of Shame
Overview: The lives of five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation is debating the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-03-18
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Mr. Minami is Very Embarrassed
Overview: Directed by Edagawa Hiroshi, this film stars Funakoshi Eiji and Kawakami Yasuko.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-05-19
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Hole in One
Overview: A female reporter is fired for writing about police corruption; to make money while hiding from the press, she posts a bounty upon herself.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-09-15
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Three O'clock in the Morning in a Big City
Overview: To avenge the death of his brother, a student shooting champion infiltrates the criminal world. An entertaining action drama and an interesting love story.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-22
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Miai Ryokou
Overview: A chance ride in a car leads to an unforgettable relationship. A misunderstanding leads to more misunderstanding... Love and thrills in this coming-of-age romance film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-15
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A Rainbow at Every Turn
Overview: Momoko and Asako are half sisters, daughters of the famous architect Tsuneo Mizuhara, who also have another half sister in Kyôto, Wakako, whom they have not had. While Asako is a sweet young lady, Momoko, the eldest, goes out with whomever she wants, thus hiding the trauma caused by seduction and abandonment during the war by young Keita Aoki. One day Keita re-enters her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-19
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Night Butterflies
Overview: A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-04-01
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The Makioka Sisters
Overview: 1959 adaptation of Junichiro Tanizaki's novel.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-14
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Tainted Flowers
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Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-13
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Tsukigata Hanpeita
Overview: During the bloody era of the Tokugawa Shogunate collapse, a man appeared capable of overthrowing a corrupt government and ending the feud between the Choshu and Satsuma clans. This is the story of Tsukigat Khanpayit, the sword maker of the Choshu clan, who, along with Katsuro Kogoro and Sakamoto Ryoma, sought to fulfill the dream of a new peaceful era in Japan. Can he realize his ideals or will he die in the chaos of internecine fights...
Genres: Action Romance History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-16
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Princess Yang Kwei Fei
Overview: In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.
Genres: Romance Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-05-03
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The Romance of Yushima
Overview: Hayase, a schoolteacher, assists Sakai in editing a German-Japanese dictionary. Hayase owes much to Sakai, as Sakai raised him for 13 years after Hayase lost his parents in a war. Hayase has been secretly married to Otsuta, a former geisha, and has been unable to tell Sakai of the marriage, aware as he is that Sakai wants him to marry his daughter, Taeko. Otsuta wants Hayase to tell Sakai about her, but understands the difficulty of his position. At a festival, Otsuta is mistaken for a pickpocket and taken to the police. Because of her background as a geisha, newspaper reporters eagerly delve into her past and report that she has been married to Hayase. Unaware of what has been printed in the papers, Hayase decides to tell Sakai about his marriage. Sakai shows the newspaper to him and orders Hayase to part with Otsuta. Given no chance to explain, Hayase accepts Sakai's order.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-09-28
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Yaneura no Onna-tachi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-05-14
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Children Seeking a Mother
Overview: While working in an education center for lonely children, a mother seeks her missing son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-08-08
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The Lowest Man
Overview: A young offender who is already guilty of many crimes is sentenced again for rape. Upon his release from prison, a year later, the victim waits to kill him.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-09-07
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Chikaiteshi
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-09-14
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Mother
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-05
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Daiei Studio is Bustling
Overview: A studio introduction version for Daiei Stars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-15
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Boss of Hades
Overview: 1957 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-22
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