Hibari Misora

Acting

Hibari Misora

Born May 29, 1937 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Died June 24, 1989 · aged 52

Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari, born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement …

Known For

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.
The Edo Official and ApprenticeThe Edo Official and Apprentice · 1959
The Edo Official and Apprentice
6.01959
MovieActionDrama
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
A Young Rabble 2A Young Rabble 2 · 1959
A Young Rabble 2
9.01959
Movie
An adventure of a feisty girl Oyuki and Santa, a homeless child she saves.
Flowers on the RoadFlowers on the Road · 1961
Flowers on the Road
5.01961
MovieComedy
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Law in Ghost IslandLaw in Ghost Island · 1961
Law in Ghost Island
6.01961
MovieAdventure
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Sword of DestinySword of Destiny · 1960
Sword of Destiny
6.01960
MovieActionDrama
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
A Young RabbleA Young Rabble · 1959
A Young Rabble
5.01959
Movie
When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Gonkuro.
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed AvengerIshimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger · 1960
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger
7.51960
MovieActionComedy
Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.

Movies

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.
The Edo Official and ApprenticeThe Edo Official and Apprentice · 1959
The Edo Official and Apprentice
6.01959
MovieActionDrama
It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!
A Young Rabble 2A Young Rabble 2 · 1959
A Young Rabble 2
9.01959
Movie
An adventure of a feisty girl Oyuki and Santa, a homeless child she saves.
Flowers on the RoadFlowers on the Road · 1961
Flowers on the Road
5.01961
MovieComedy
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Law in Ghost IslandLaw in Ghost Island · 1961
Law in Ghost Island
6.01961
MovieAdventure
Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Sword of DestinySword of Destiny · 1960
Sword of Destiny
6.01960
MovieActionDrama
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
A Young RabbleA Young Rabble · 1959
A Young Rabble
5.01959
Movie
When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Gonkuro.
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed AvengerIshimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger · 1960
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger
7.51960
MovieActionComedy
Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.
Weeping DollWeeping Doll · 1951
Weeping Doll
1951
Movie
A Hibari Misora musical about an impoverished girl and her brother in Postwar Japan.
Mysteries of EdoMysteries of Edo · 1956
Mysteries of Edo
6.01956
MovieDrama
A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the disappearance of young women in Edo.
Girl with the Fire BannerGirl with the Fire Banner · 1958
Girl with the Fire Banner
5.01958
Movie
Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu’s family’s turf.
Road In the MistRoad In the Mist · 1963
Road In the Mist
5.01963
Movie
Okinu, the beautiful daughter of a feudal lord, discovers her true identity and leaves her lavish life behind to avenge her birth father's death.
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2 · 1963
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
1963
Movie
A princess seeks adventure and true love, with help from her loyal servant.
Goblin in StirrupsGoblin in Stirrups · 1959
Goblin in Stirrups
6.01959
MovieDramaAdventure
Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi.
Tengu PriestTengu Priest · 1962
Tengu Priest
7.01962
Movie
Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.
Bride of Peacock CastleBride of Peacock Castle · 1959
Bride of Peacock Castle
7.51959
Movie
Princess Kazu, the daughter of Shogun Ienari, is sent to marry Matsudaira Nobunao, master of Peacock castle in Kozuke province, a domain of 17,000 koku. When the procession carrying her sizable dowry was so large that it was expected to take 30 days to reach the castle the members of the clan were surprised to learn that it contained only her barest essentials! Would her presence create a problem too large for the clan to deal with? And having been trained by Lord Yagyu himself, will her martial skills ruin the marital plans set forth for the couple, or can she be tamed in time for the wedding?
The Happy WandererThe Happy Wanderer · 1956
The Happy Wanderer
1956
Movie
The Prickly Mouthed GeishaThe Prickly Mouthed Geisha · 1959
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha
7.01959
MovieComedy
Koharu, a young geisha, is in love with Kenichi, an apprentice carpenter to her father Masagoro. Their love life comes to a sudden halt after an argument between their two fathers. Can their love survive in spite of the bitterness between their two families?
Cantankerous EdoCantankerous Edo · 1957
Cantankerous Edo
6.01957
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.
Secret of The Golden SpellSecret of The Golden Spell · 1958
Secret of The Golden Spell
6.41958
MovieDramaAction
One of Japan’s most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman, must rescue the Yagyu clan from the treachery of a master plotting to take control over a sword fighting school.
Scramble for FortuneScramble for Fortune · 1956
Scramble for Fortune
5.01956
Movie
A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a great fortune.
Quick Change Tanuki PalaceQuick Change Tanuki Palace · 1954
Quick Change Tanuki Palace
7.01954
Movie
This is a paradise of dream and illusion, a country of Raccoon Dogs. The Bat Tribe lives in a neighboring country took a young prince of Raccoon Dogs as a hostage, and try to take a Buddhist saint from the temple by force.
Princess RaccoonPrincess Raccoon · 2005
Princess Raccoon
5.82005
MovieFantasyComedy
Amechiyo (the banished prince) falls in love with Tanukihime (a princess of raccoon dog disguised as human). This is an operetta which includes comedy, singing and dancing, and a love story.
So Young, So BrightSo Young, So Bright · 1955
So Young, So Bright
7.81955
MovieMusicComedy
Two high school girls, Ruri and Yumi, go to Kyoto on a school trip, here they get acquainted with Hinagiku, there are many adventures ahead of the three of them. A musical starring 3 Japanese pop music and TV stars.

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