Miyuki Takakura

Miyuki Takakura

Born: March 28, 1934
in Chōshi, Chiba, Japan
Miyuki Takakura is a Japanese film actress.

Movies for Miyuki Takakura...

Hot Springs Geisha
Title: Hot Springs Geisha
Character: Yukiko
Released: June 28, 1968
Type: Movie
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?
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Death Row Woman
Title: Death Row Woman
Character: Kyôko Imai
Released: March 13, 1960
Type: Movie
Arrested for the murder of her wealthy businessman father, convicted on false evidence and sentenced to death, Kyoko is determined to prove her innocence.
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爆弾を抱く女怪盗
Title: 爆弾を抱く女怪盗
Character: Masako Sannomiya
Released: February 7, 1960
Type: Movie
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Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū
Title: Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū
Character: Ikumatsu
Released: December 27, 1959
Type: Movie
Japanese comedy film.
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Emperor Meiji and General Nogi
Title: Emperor Meiji and General Nogi
Character: Empress Shôken
Released: November 1, 1959
Type: Movie
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.
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Elegy of a Geisha
Title: Elegy of a Geisha
Character: Otsuta
Released: October 1, 1959
Type: Movie
1959 Shintoho adaptation of Kyoka Izumi's novel "A Woman's Pedigree".
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Queen of the China Sea
Title: Queen of the China Sea
Character: Rika Wo
Released: May 15, 1959
Type: Movie
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.
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Stormy Virtue
Title: Stormy Virtue
Character: Yuri Sone
Released: April 3, 1959
Type: Movie
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.
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Onna kanchō akatsuki no chōsen
Title: Onna kanchō akatsuki no chōsen
Released: February 3, 1959
Type: Movie
Japanese spy film.
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The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
Title: The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
Character: Tokyo Rose
Released: January 3, 1959
Type: Movie
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.
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Queen Bee's Anger
Title: Queen Bee's Anger
Character: Michiyo
Released: December 28, 1958
Type: Movie
Part of the Queen Bee series.
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Kegareta nikutai seijo
Title: Kegareta nikutai seijo
Released: November 29, 1958
Type: Movie
A sensual love-story between two lesbian nuns.
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Holiday in Japan
Title: Holiday in Japan
Released: June 15, 1958
Type: Movie
Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.
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Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
Title: Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
Character: Empress Shôken
Released: March 14, 1958
Type: Movie
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Queen of Asia
Title: Queen of Asia
Character: Yoshiko Kawashima
Released: December 28, 1957
Type: Movie
Japanese war film based on the true story of Yoshiko Kawashima, played by actress Miyuki Takakura in her film debut.
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Cantankerous Edo
Title: Cantankerous Edo
Released: January 9, 1957
Type: Movie
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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Police Precinct
Title: Police Precinct
Released: February 18, 1956
Type: Movie
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Goblin of Rashomon
Title: Goblin of Rashomon
Released: January 3, 1956
Type: Movie
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ふり袖侠艶録
Title: ふり袖侠艶録
Released: July 5, 1955
Type: Movie
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あゝ洞爺丸 
Title: あゝ洞爺丸 
Released: November 8, 1954
Type: Movie
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The Crimson Peacock
Title: The Crimson Peacock
Released: July 2, 1954
Type: Movie
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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Last of the Wild Ones
Title: Last of the Wild Ones
Released: June 8, 1954
Type: Movie
A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.
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Jirocho's New Year
Title: Jirocho's New Year
Released: January 3, 1954
Type: Movie
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Youth of Heiji Senigata
Title: Youth of Heiji Senigata
Released: August 19, 1953
Type: Movie
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Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Title: Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Released: January 9, 1953
Type: Movie
Jirocho the gambler hits the road.