Miyuki Takakura
Also Known As: Michiko Wada, 和田道子
Biography: Miyuki Takakura is a Japanese film actress.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Chōshi, Chiba, Japan
Birthday: March 28, 1934
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Cantankerous Edo
Overview: It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitement combining the talents of Japan's most popular couple... Misora Hibari and Okawa Hashizo. Along with the great Otomo Rytaro as Tatsugoro the fire chief, they keep Edo safe as part of the famed Megumi Fire Squad.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-09
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Death Row Woman
Overview: Arrested for the murder of her wealthy businessman father, convicted on false evidence and sentenced to death, Kyoko is determined to prove her innocence.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-13
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Goblin of Rashomon
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-01-03
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あゝ洞爺丸
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-11-08
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ふり袖侠艶録
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-07-05
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Queen Bee's Anger
Overview: Part of the Queen Bee series.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-28
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Kegareta nikutai seijo
Overview: A sensual love-story between two lesbian nuns.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-11-29
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Stormy Virtue
Overview: Yuri is looking forward to marrying her fiancé Minoru. However, a few days before the wedding she falls victim to his brother Takehiko, and against her will, she becomes Takehiko's wife. The day after the wedding, Yuri begins her silent revenge by not talking to her husband. She retains her love for Minoru and never gives herself to Takehiko's embrace again. She also contributes large sums of money from Takehiko's fortune to charity.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-04-03
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Queen of Asia
Overview: Japanese war film based on the true story of Yoshiko Kawashima, played by actress Miyuki Takakura in her film debut.
Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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Holiday in Japan
Overview: Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-06-15
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Elegy of a Geisha
Overview: 1959 Shintoho adaptation of Kyoka Izumi's novel "A Woman's Pedigree".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-01
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Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū
Overview: Japanese comedy film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-12-27
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The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
Overview: In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the south. And despite negotiations between Japan and the U. S. A. war is declared with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Victories follow for Japan on land and sea and her forces push forward to the borders of India. But gradually the tide turns in favour of the Allies and after the atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration and by the order of the Emperor agrees to unconditional surrender. Under the supervision of the occupation forces the International Military Tribunal opens in Tokyo to try the Japanese war leaders. Established in the cause of justice, and to prevent future aggressive wars the trials drag on for two and a half years. And on December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six other war leaders mount the thirteen steps to the gallows at Tokyo's Sugamo prison.
Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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Onna kanchō akatsuki no chōsen
Overview: Japanese spy film.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-02-03
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Emperor Meiji and General Nogi
Overview: In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
Genres: War History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-01
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Hot Springs Geisha
Overview: A look at the lives of a troupe of geishas working in a small seaside resort town. For the most part, their lives consist of greeting boatloads of oversexed businessmen and providing bawdy entertainment through the evening followed by private companionship at night, interspersed with occasional catfights with the rival geisha house. Their routine is suddenly thrown off by the appearance of an abandoned baby in the geishas' dormitory, followed by its disappearance only a short time later. Who could be responsible for such a thing?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-06-28
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Female Thief and the Bomb
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Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-07
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Queen of the China Sea
Overview: Rika, a manageress of a night club is about to be arrested on suspicion of smuggling. However, she escapes through the assistance rendered her by First Lieutenant Yokoyama of the Japanese Naval Commander's Office. After the end of war, Yokoyama plans to escape from riot-ridden Amoy and finally succeeds with the help of Rika to whom he gives a destroyer. Rika is actually the leader of a gang of pirates, and plans to rule the East China Sea by crushing Banryu, her rival.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-05-15
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Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Overview: Jirocho the gambler hits the road.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-01-09
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Jirocho's New Year
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-01-03
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Last of the Wild Ones
Overview: A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-06-08
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Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
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Genres: History War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-14
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The Crimson Peacock
Overview: One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-07-02
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Youth of Heiji Senigata
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Genres: Drama History Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-08-19
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Police Precinct
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Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-02-18
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