Chizuru Kitagawa

Acting

Chizuru Kitagawa

Born August 12, 1930 · Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Died March 4, 1997 · aged 66

No biography available.

Known For

Kaiketsu kuro zukinKaiketsu kuro zukin · 1953
Kaiketsu kuro zukin
1953
MovieAction
First film of the The Black Hooded Man series.
The ConspiratorThe Conspirator · 1961
The Conspirator
★ 6.71961
MovieDramaHistory
Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, daughter of one-time family enemy Oda Nobunaga, provides little happiness. His manipulative mother adds further complications through her constant interference and attempts at defeating the Nobunaga family.
Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden CoinDetective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin · 1959
Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin
1959
MovieComedyMystery
A mysterious coin found at a murder scene stirs the curiosity of young actress detective Oshichi and her brother Hyoma, who set out on a private investigation to unveil the secrets hidden behind the coin.
Haha koiboshiHaha koiboshi · 1949
Haha koiboshi
1949
Movie
Restoration FireRestoration Fire · 1961
Restoration Fire
★ 7.01961
MovieDramaHistory
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
AnatahanAnatahan · 1953
Anatahan
★ 6.81953
MovieDramaWar
From June 1944, twelve Japanese seamen are stranded for seven years on an abandoned and forgotten island called Anatahan.
Delinquent GirlDelinquent Girl · 1949
Delinquent Girl
★ 7.01949
MovieDrama
A melodramatic love story, a would-be apprenticeship between the titular bad girl and the optimistic scholar returning from the big city. It is considered to be a lost film.
Case of Umon: Hell’s WindmillCase of Umon: Hell’s Windmill · 1960
Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill
★ 6.51960
MovieHistoryMystery
Umon’s services are called upon when innocent bystanders, Kayo and Minokichi, along with the ronin, Gontaro are mistakenly identified as suspects in several recent murder cases. To prove their innocence and uncover the truth, Umon launches his own investigation.

Filmography

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Restoration FireRestoration Fire · 1961
Restoration Fire
★ 7.01961
MovieDramaHistory
Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)
A Spectacular ShowdownA Spectacular Showdown · 1959
A Spectacular Showdown
★ 6.31959
MovieAction
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
Souls in the Moonlight IIISouls in the Moonlight III · 1959
Souls in the Moonlight III
★ 6.61959
MovieDrama
Master swordsman, Tsukue Ryunosuke is confronted by the families of his victims. Will justice be served for the lost innocent lives? The conclusion of the famed Jidaigeki series is an amazing film, with a completely different perspective on the story from the later versions. While the international audience is more familiar with the “Sword of Doom” and “Satan’s Sword” versions of Daibosatsu Toge (The Great Bodhisattva Pass), the “Souls in the Moonlight” trilogy casts an entirely different light on Ryunosuke and his motives. Can this brutal killer be brought to justice, or is living his life as a blind wanderer a more terrible fate? His sword skills have not diminished, nor has his desire to kill!

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