Yoko Shimada
Also Known As: Yôko Shimada , 島田洋子, 岛田洋子, Yōko Shimada, 島田楊子, یوکو شیمادا
Biography: Kumamoto City-born Shimada Yoko is best known in the west as Mariko from the 1980 mini-series Shogun. The lady-in-waiting role created an interest in Japan and its culture overseas and introduced Japanese history to foreign audiences. She won the Golden Globe For Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama category and was nominated for a Prime-time Emmy Award for her work on the serial in 1981. Shimada, who spoke some English for the serial, had been acting for years prior to Shogun however. She began learning ballet since age three and wanted to become a ballerina until her high high school days. Her family had moved to Tokyo when she was eight. She obtained an agent and began acting while in junior high school. The TV serial Zoku Hyouten made her famous beginning 1970. She released a nude photo book, called Kir Royal, in 1992. She was 39 and the photo book became a bestseller shifting half a million copies. At 57 she starred in an 'AV' pornography video called Mikkai in 2011. This was a tribute to her body even at that age. Shimada has a reservation for a space burial.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kumamoto, Japan
Birthday: May 17, 1953
Deathday: July 25, 2022
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Gender: Female
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The Sino-Dutch War 1661
Overview: Based on the story of Zheng Chenggong and focuses on his battle with the Dutch Empire for control of Taiwan at the Siege of Fort Zeelandia.
Genres: War Drama Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2001-11-15
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The Hunted
Overview: Paul Racine, a high-powered American business executive in Japan, is catapulted into a maze of danger and intrigue after he and his sexy companion are the targets of assassins hired by the ruthless Kinjo. To survive, Racine must join forces with a powerful samurai and together they will fight the force of evil in an awesome battle rooted in centuries of brutal conflict.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-24
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The Castle of Sand
Overview: Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-10-19
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Gotoshi Co. Ltd. Special Police Department Crime Prevention Division No. 5104 Case
Overview: The fourth 'Gotoshi' film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-09-09
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Go Go Kamen Rider
Overview: The Shocker Organization sends two of its Inhumanoids to destroy an atomic plant, but their plan is foiled by an invisible barrier that surrounds the complex. Because of this, they abduct a top soccer player and convert him into Tokageron, a lizard Inhumanoid capable of kicking a 5 kg bomb to destroy the plant's barrier. Kamen Rider must once again combat the Shocker and prevent them from destroying the atomic plant.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-07-18
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I Am a Cat
Overview: Nakadai is an English teacher at a local school. He’s put-upon like the patron figure of dozens of films and televisions shows. Viewers who are especially fans of Nakadai will appreciate how the actor comically rants about here. His home life is almost disastrous, with a ditzy (but attractive) wife, three young children, a loud school nearby that’s controlled by a corrupt businessman he loathes, and frequent visits from layabout friends. And the grey-furred, green-eyed cat!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-05-31
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The Deep Red
Overview: Shinku is a compelling drama that focuses on the strange relationship that develops between two people who find their lives irrevocably changed as a result of a horrible multiple homicide. The first person traumatized is the lone survivor of the terrible family bloodbath, a girl who grows up to be a pretty college student. The second person affected by this heinous crime is the daughter of the murderer, a young girl who ends up becoming a tattooed bartender. A full decade after the crime, the killer is finally going to be executed, and the surviving member of the massacre decides to reach out and befriend the murderer's daughter. A tentative, odd sort of friendship blossoms between these two people, both of whom seem to have little in common personally, and every reason in the world for not wanting to meet. Yet they do, but not without reservations. And really, is this friendship quite what it seems? Or is it all part of some twisted plan for vengeance?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-09-17
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Brothers Serving Time
Overview: While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers. Tatsu and the sworn brothers he acquires weren’t really gangsters before their prison time, just ruffians. Prison, however, introduces them to plenty of gangland characters and three years later, they’re out of prison and enmeshed in the yakuza world.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-03
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Dohten
Overview: Jubei is a Japanese merchant who learns tricks from Western merchants to get ahead in the game.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-01-26
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Lupin the Thief: Enigma of the 813
Overview: Anime film based on the novel "813" by Maurice Leblanc.
Genres: Adventure TV Movie Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-05-05
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Dog of Fortune
Overview: From Hokkaido to Tokyo, hunting dog Goro embarks on a long and grueling journey to reach home. With the loss of his master who held a secret to a weapons smuggling case and the corruptions of those who are involved, Goro's adventure unfolds.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-06-02
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Slow Down
Overview: Youth movie set in Osaka about the trial and tribulations of growing up. Centered around three close friends, a bike racer, a yakuza thug and a spoiled rich boy - who meet a girl from Tokyo. Based on director Shinsuke Shimada's own book "Kaze, to Suzuka".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-11-23
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River Without a Bridge
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-02-01
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Dead Angle
Overview: Elite college graduates commit perfect financial crimes though loopholes in the law during the 1950s.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-07-04
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Labyrinth Romanesque
Overview: A serial killing occurs at a port town brothel.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-01-15
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Kanon
Overview: Ai Kishimoto, Yukari Miyazawa and Akane Kishimoto are sisters. The sisters live apart in Kanazawa, Toyama and Tokyo, but they gather together to attend their grandmother's funeral. There, they learn about their mother whom they know as deceased. While seeking out the the truth about their mother, the sisters face their own problems, but take a courageous step forward.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-10-01
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Crying Freeman
Overview: A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-23
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Visitor After Dark
Overview: Suspense film about a beautiful photographer who becomes involved in a murder case.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-10-10
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The Inugami Family
Overview: When a tycoon passes away, he unexpectedly leaves the family fortune to outsider Tamayo on the condition that she marries one of the grandsons, pitting blood against blood.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-10-16
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Truckster Goes to Hokkaido
Overview: Momojiro comes to the rescue of beautiful Akiko who struggles to run a ranch on her own.
Genres: Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-08-07
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Minamoto Yoshitsune
Overview: One evening, when the monk Saito Musashibo Benkei was luring for his sword number 1000 at Gojo bridge, Shanao (later Yoshitsune), a young man of small and fragile stature passed by. He wore a nice sword and played the flute.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-12-31
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The Making of Shōgun
Overview: The set's central 13-part production documentary hails from the miniseries' previous DVD release but remains an extensive, insightful and, most importantly, candid overview of the production from start to finish, featuring a wide array of key players, chief among them author/producer James Clavell, director Jerry London, and actors Richard Chamberlain and Yoko Shimada.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-23
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My Champion
Overview: In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma
Overview: The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma is a movie about a haunted blood-thirsty Bakufu officer who might have killed Ryoma Sakamoto.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-10-17
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The Faithless Love
Overview: "Yoko Shimada", who has received a worldwide reputation as an actress, is fascinated by even more intense SEX! The shocking MUTEKI debut "Second Encounter" has not been able to capture the full charm of "Yoko Shimada". "Yoko Shimada" who releases uncontrollable sexual impulses and goes crazy is a masterpiece! Attract new ground with rich SEX that surpasses the previous work!
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-02-01
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Mikkai
Overview: That international actress is finally MUTEKI! ! A sensual world that is indecent and wet with the charm of the famous actor "Yoko Shimada"! It is a must-see for the intense SEX scene that disturbs the instinct! !
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Undiscovered Tomb
Overview: Deep in the isolated border between China and India lies an ancient, hidden tomb thought to contain the treasured "Pills of Eternity." In this action-packed adventure film, reminiscent of Tomb Raider, archaeologist Ivy (Yoko Shimada) gathers together a team to trek to the border in search of the mysterious objects. Before she can claim the prize, however, she'll have to face down the Wild Wolves, who have nefarious intentions.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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God in Jail
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-04-01
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Ring! Ring! Ring! The Champion Belt of Tears
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-05-08
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Dear Heart
Overview: Mizushima Shinji is staying a highlands for his health with his wife Miwako after he recieved a heart transplant. But his tender personality turns to violent. In fact, he got a a serial killer's heart.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-12-05
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Nagare no Fu Part I: Disturbance, Part II: Dawn
Overview: An epic drama depicting the lineage of a military family that lived for three generations before, during, and after World War II, against the backdrop of the turbulent history of the Showa period and the magnificent nature of Hokkaido.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-06-22
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Kyukei no Koya
Overview: A film adaptation of Seicho Matsumoto's novel of the same title, starring Muga Takewaki and Yoko Shimada. Set in Japan at the end of the war, the film depicts the fate of a diplomat who abandoned his country, his wife and children, and risked everything to save his country from ruin, and the bond between father and daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-06-07
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I Want to Meet Yoko Shimada
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-10-16
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津軽・青森ロマンチック殺人街道
Overview: Kyoko lives with Yuji, an aspiring poet. A detective visits Kyoko's workplace and tells her that a man living in Yuji's hometown of Aomori has been murdered and that Yuji is the suspect.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-03-04
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First Love
Overview: A 1970s Toho coming-of-age film.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-09-23
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Kazu no Fūkei
Overview: Suspense TV movie based on the novel by Seicho Matsumoto, starring Ikko Furuya.
Genres: TV Movie Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-03-30
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Sea of Whitetail
Overview: Tatsuoka, a surgeon with an incurable disease. His once peaceful home was about to collapse due to the domestic violence of his eldest son Taishi. There are only a few lives left in Tatsuoka. what should i do now Tatsuoka decides to go to his hometown of Okushiri Island, where it is cold, with ambition and his own way of life to retrain his son.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-06-19
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