Yasuko Kawakami
Acting
Biography
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Born: November 16, 1935
Known For
The Makioka Sisters
Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makioka family of Osaka.
Street of Shame
The lives of five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation is debating the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Tsukigata Hanpeita
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...
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
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.
Night Butterflies
A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
Hole in One
A female reporter is fired for writing about police corruption; to make money while hiding from the press, she posts a bounty upon herself.
The Romance of Yushima
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.
Mr. Minami is Very Embarrassed
Directed by Edagawa Hiroshi, this film stars Funakoshi Eiji and Kawakami Yasuko.
Three O'clock in the Morning in a Big City
To avenge the death of his brother, a student shooting champion infiltrates the criminal world. An entertaining action drama and an interesting love story.
Miai Ryokou
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.
Filmography
as Setsuko Ômachi
as Fukiko Mukui
as Sanae
as Namie
as Misako Fujisawa
as Shizuko