Eiko Higashitani

Acting

Eiko Higashitani

Born January 31, 1934 (age 92)

No biography available.

Known For

Crazed FruitCrazed Fruit · 1956
Crazed Fruit
★ 6.91956
MovieRomanceDrama
Two brothers compete for the amorous favors of a young woman during a seaside summer of gambling, boating, and drinking.
CrossroadCrossroad · 1956
Crossroad
★ 4.41956
MovieCrimeThriller
Ise, a successful entrepreneur, accidentally murders his lunatic wife after he is spotted having an affair with his secretary, Harumi. In his attempt to perfect his crime, he drives to a remote quarry to bury his wife’s body, but along the way, he finds another dead body in the back of his car! Given no choice, Ise dumps both bodies. Meanwhile, Yoshie begins her search for her missing brother, Yoshihiko. After surprising twists and turns, Ise faces his fate.
Birth of a Jazz MaidenBirth of a Jazz Maiden · 1957
Birth of a Jazz Maiden
1957
MovieMusic
Kawai Midori's father left the family a long time ago and since her mother passed away, she has taken care of her younger siblings by herself by working with a group of itinerant camellia oil peddlers. While she is In Izu selling camellia oil, she meets a young student, Katō Yutaka, who asks her to let him take her picture. The peddlers also meet a jazz band, and when Midori sings a song, teased by the band's star singer Nanjō Haruo, the band members are enraptured by her beautiful voice. She eventually joins the band and quickly becomes a popular jazz singer.
Striving to LiveStriving to Live · 1955
Striving to Live
1955
Movie
Yasuichiro Isa, who works in the labor section of Sone Mining Tokyo Headquarters, paid a monthly fee for his younger brother, Reiji, who was in trouble because he had a bonus of 10,000 yen more.
Lunar EclipseLunar Eclipse · 1956
Lunar Eclipse
1956
MovieDrama
A unique and controversial film directed by Umeji Inoue, based on the original story by Shintaro Ishihara, which depicts the image of a group of young people in the agony of mistrust, love and hate with a powerful touch.
Dancing SistersDancing Sisters · 1957
Dancing Sisters
1957
MovieComedy
It’s been five years since her husband had passed away. Fuyuko lives in the quiet suburbs, in a small but loving home with her three beautiful daughters. Haruko, the eldest, is the lead vocalist in a band. Natsuko is the conscientious type, who spends her days in ballet classes beautifying herself. The youngest of the three, Akiko is a bookworm who found her niche in philosophy. Although the sisters may appear to have nothing in common, there is one thing they all agree on; "Mom needs a new husband".
Passport to DarknessPassport to Darkness · 1959
Passport to Darkness
★ 7.51959
MovieMysteryCrime
A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer.
Season of the SunSeason of the Sun · 1956
Season of the Sun
★ 6.61956
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of a group of high school boxing team members who spend their days drinking, sailing and chasing girls, and who more often than not spend their nights getting into brawls. In particular, it focuses upon Tatsuya, a sullen young man, who falls in love with Eiko, a proud upper-class girl.

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