Noriko Katsura
Also Known As: 桂典子
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Other
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Three Faces
Overview: Five years have passed since the three comrades who saved their lives on the Burma Campaign-Kenichiro Kishi, Eiji Shiga, and Daizo Kobayashi promised to meet again five years later at the platform of Shinagawa Station, which was crowded with repatriates. , The day of reunion is approaching.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-08-09
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Ofukuro
Overview: Shizuka, Eiichiro, and Mineko, their father and son, live modestly in a certain suburb, leading a dreary but happy life. Eiichiro is troubled by Shizuka's desire to live together in familiar Tokyo. Mineko is the exact opposite of Eiichiro. A literary masterpiece depicting the fateful sorrow and humor of a mother and child
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-04-10
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Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Overview: A jobless young couple, Yoshigi and Tsutue, wind up at the outskirts of the Suzaki red-light district in Tokyo. Tsutue talks her way into a job pouring sake for male customers at a small bar run by a sympathetic older woman, while Yoshigi is shunted off into a nearby noodle shop, where he gets a job delivering noodles. Tsutue charms and runs off with one of her clients. Yoshigi, ignoring the attentions of a sweet co-worker, pursues Tsutue.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-07-31
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Family of Sorrow
Overview: Japanese drama film, originally released in two parts.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-04-04
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Dancing Sisters
Overview: It’s been five years since her husband had passed away. Fuyuko lives in the quiet suburbs, in a small but loving home with her three beautiful daughters. Haruko, the eldest, is the lead vocalist in a band. Natsuko is the conscientious type, who spends her days in ballet classes beautifying herself. The youngest of the three, Akiko is a bookworm who found her niche in philosophy. Although the sisters may appear to have nothing in common, there is one thing they all agree on; "Mom needs a new husband".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-03
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The Champion
Overview: Eikichi Yamashiro, who is a former contender for the boxing title, works as a manager at a Club Champion owned by his fiancé Natsuko’s father. He lost a title match five years ago as he was besotted by Natsuko, but Eikichi actually cannot give up the dream of the championship. One day, he meets Shuntaro Fuma, who is a punk kid but a promising boxer, and realizes the dream that he himself could never fulfill. Then, they together start to train with the aim of the title. Mari Shiraki is an up-and-coming ballerina under the patronage of Eikichi as well. Eikichi forbids Shuntaro and Mari to be romantically involved with someone during their training, however, they start to go on a date. (source: Nikkatsu International)
Genres: Action Romance Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-01
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Joshiryōsai
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-02-06
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