Mitsuko Miura
Acting
Biography
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Born: January 17, 1917
Place of Birth: Ushigome, Chiba, Japan
Known For
Sisters of Nishijin
A family of Kyoto textile workers struggles after tragedy.
Shimizu Port of Chivalry
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.
Untamed Woman
A woman marries, gives birth to a stillborn child, and divorces, falls in love with a hotel-keeper, only to find herself subordinated to his drive for success, takes up with a tailor who cannot console himself with her strong personality.
Lightning
The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.
Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy
Sheriff Goro goes undercover to investigate drug smugglers.
The 47 Ronin
In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord.
The Masseurs and a Woman
A pair of blind masseurs, an enigmatic city woman, a lonely man and his ill-behaved nephew—The Masseurs and a Woman is made up of crisscrossing miniature studies of love and family at a remote resort in the mountains. With delicate and surprising humor, Hiroshi Shimizu paints a timeless portrait of loneliness and the human need to connect.
Morning for the Osone Family
A Japanese family weathers much hardship after their military uncle comes to live with them during WWII.
Victory of Women
Representing a destitute mother in an infanticide trial, a female lawyer attempts to convince a conservative prosecutor of the benefits of Japan's democratized post-war legal system.
Nobuko
A spirited young teacher challenges the conservative school employing her with liberal thinking and teaching methods.
Filmography
as Hatsu Enami
as Lady Oaki
as Oyu
as Otaki
as 徳江
as Yurie Yamano
as 立花屋お節
as Takiko Morishita
as Mitsuko
as Yoshiko
as Moto Asakura
as Yuke Osone
as みちの母
as Yosenin
as Ayako
as Eiko Hosokawa
as Yaeko
as Hiking Girl