Cast: Mieko Takamine

Direction Kinuyo Tanaka

Cast Ineko Arima · Ganjiro Nakamura · Mieko Takamine · Tatsuya Nakadai

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Yoshiko Kuga · Masayuki Mori · Tatsuo Saito · Mieko Takamine

Direction Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast Yoshizaburo Arashi · Utaemon Ichikawa · Chojuro Kawarasaki · Tokusaburo Arashi

Synopsis The Loyal 47 Ronin (1941) follows the tale of Lord Asano, who stands firm against a bribery scheme orchestrated by a high-ranking member of the Shogun's court. Despite his integrity, the corrupt system prevails, leading to his forced suicide through...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Sô Yamamura · Mieko Takamine · Mariko Okada · Akihiko Katayama

Synopsis Dancing Girl (1951) marks a pivotal shift in Naruse's filmmaking, blending his earlier melodramatic techniques with a narrative deeply rooted in the post-war era. The film employs intricate and expressive camera movements during intense dramatic scenes, which sometimes overshadow the...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Mieko Takamine · Ken Uehara · Rentarô Mikuni · Michiyo Aratama

Synopsis Wife (1953) delves into the trials of a woman who uncovers her husband's infidelity. Rather than face the societal shame of a failed marriage, she resolves to take extraordinary measures to retain her husband's loyalty and keep their union intact.

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Mieko Takamine · Shin Tokudaiji · Shotaro Akagi · Bakudankozo

Synopsis The Masseurs and a Woman (1938) follows the intertwining narratives of two visually impaired masseurs, a mysterious urban woman, a solitary man, and his mischievous nephew. Set against the backdrop of an isolated mountain retreat, the film delves into intricate...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Mieko Takamine · Shinobu Aoki · Mitsuko Yoshikawa · Choko Iida

Synopsis Nobuko (1940) features the celebrated actress and singer Takamine Mieko in the lead role of Nobuko, a dynamic young educator employed at a traditional institution. Adapted from Shishi Bunroku's novel, the movie chronicles Nobuko's journey as she confronts the school's...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Mieko Takamine · Shin Saburi · Hideo Fujino · Ayako Katsuragi

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Koji Ishizaka · Yôko Shimada · Teruhiko Aoi · Mieko Takamine

Synopsis The Inugami Family (1976) centers around a mysterious will left behind by a wealthy individual, which exposes a complex web of unusual relationships. This revelation sets off a chain of events leading to four deaths and multiple attempted murders, as...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Mieko Takamine · Masao Kusakari · Kaoru Yumi

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Ichirô Ryûzaki · Mieko Takamine · Haruo Tanaka · Chieko Nakakita

Synopsis Ima hitotabi no (1947) unfolds a tale set in the pre-war era, where a dedicated physician, Nogami, is committed to treating the underprivileged. His path crosses with Akiko, a young woman from an affluent background, during a theatrical performance. Akiko,...

Direction Yasujirô Shimazu

Cast Hideo Fujino · Hideko Higashi · Reikichi Kawamura · Ryotaro Mizushima

Synopsis Vermilion and Green (1937) tells the tale of a young woman, the daughter of a successful businessman, who finds herself captivated by one of her father's dedicated employees. As their paths intertwine, the story unfolds with a blend of romance...

Direction Ishirô Honda

Cast Akira Takarada · Momoko Kôchi · Ken Uehara · Tatsuyoshi Ehara

Direction Kenkichi Hara

Cast Kyoko Asagiri · Torazo Hirosawa · Makoto Kobori · Isamu Kosugi

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Mieko Takamine · Chiezô Kataoka · Chie Ueki · Izumi Shiraishi

Direction Keisuke Sasaki

Cast Kiyoshi Aono · Jun Arai · Kaoru Futaba · Masao Hayama

Synopsis The Moon of Ruined Castle (1937) follows the journey of a gifted musician who embarks on a quest through the remnants of ancient fortresses, seeking the perfect muse to ignite his next masterpiece. As he explores the crumbling walls and...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Mieko Takamine · Toyo Takahashi · Eijirô Tono · Shinichi Himori

Direction Sadao Nakajima

Cast Mariko Okada · Yûko Natori · Morio Kazama · Kei Sato

Synopsis Appassionata (1984) follows the life of Tsuya Shimamura, who enters the world in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea merchant. Tragically, her father passes away before her arrival. Tsuya possesses a deep passion for painting, which she cherishes...

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Rentarô Mikuni · Mieko Takamine · Chieko Nakakita

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Hiroshi Akutagawa · Kakuko Chino · Natsuko Kahara · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Fubuki To Tomoni Kieyukinu (1959) follows the journey of a wealthy widow who, after the loss of her husband, embarks on a reflective trip through Japan. Living in a villa with her loyal servant, the woman recalls her youth and...