Kikuko Hanaoka

Acting

Kikuko Hanaoka

Born September 11, 1910 · Shizuoka, Japan

Died June 12, 1984 · aged 73

Kikuko Hanaoka (September 11, 1910 – June 12, 1984, birth name: Ikuyo Takigawa) was a Japanese actress. She was known as a comedy actress of Shochiku Kamata Studio in the late 1920s. After the war, she acted in Shin-Toho films as a supporting actress.

Known For

Under the Blossoming PeachUnder the Blossoming Peach · 1951
Under the Blossoming Peach
1951
MovieDrama
A picture-story-show operator, accompanies her son, Akira, who lives apart from her, to a hot-spring medical treatment and spend a moment of brief happiness together, but eventually the time comes to say goodbye. The portrayal of the children and the atmosphere of the hot spring resort shine through in this film about a mother by master filmmaker Hiroshi Shimizu.
The Palanquin Carrier MagistrateThe Palanquin Carrier Magistrate · 1935
The Palanquin Carrier Magistrate
5.01935
MovieHistoryDrama
Two cowardly palanquin carriers know the culprit of a murder, but are too scared to report it to the police. In the meantime, an innocent man is arrested as the murderer and chaos ensues.
The Sculpture of Master ChojiThe Sculpture of Master Choji · 1943
The Sculpture of Master Choji
1943
Movie
Girl's Reform SchoolGirl's Reform School · 1956
Girl's Reform School
1956
MovieDrama
The day to day life in an establishment for delinquent teenage girls.
The Story of the Last ChrysanthemumThe Story of the Last Chrysanthemum · 1939
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
7.81939
MovieRomanceDrama
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.
Ghost Story of YotsuyaGhost Story of Yotsuya · 1959
Ghost Story of Yotsuya
6.51959
MovieHorror
This horror tale adapts the Japanese legend about a man who faces the consequences of betraying his wife in order to acquire wealth and power.
First Love of OkonFirst Love of Okon · 1958
First Love of Okon
5.01958
MovieComedyMusic
A fox in disguise, Okon, returns the favor to a man who rescued her from a fatal trap.
Ghost Cat of NabeshimaGhost Cat of Nabeshima · 1949
Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
6.51949
MovieMysteryHorror
Tanuma Kandayuu is a high class samurai of the house of Nabeshima. He finds a lavish board of Go (a Chinese Board game) at Kinbei's store. He recommend Kinbei to offer it to his lord. Kinbei hesitates at first, since he knows the board has a mysterious legend surrounding it; it's believed that for every game played on the board, one death is required.

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