Michiyo Kogure

Michiyo Kogure Trailers

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​   Michiyo Kogure (木暮実千代, Kogure Michiyo) (31 January 1918 – 13 June 1990) was a Japanese film actress. She appeared in nearly 200 films in a career which spanned 45 years, starring in works by Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse, and others. Film historian Donald Richie once called her "one of Japan's most versatile actresses, and perhaps the most intellectual of all in her approach to acting." Michiyo Kogure was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and graduated from Nihon University in 1940. While still a student, she joined the Shochiku film studios and gave her screen debut in 1939. She worked for directors such as Hiroshi Shimizu, Heinosuke Gosho and Kōzaburō Yoshimura, before following her husband to Manchuria in 1944. Upon her return two years later, she starred again in films by Shochiku, but also Toho, Daiei and other studios, and repeatedly appeared in films by Mizoguchi and Shimizu. She received the 1949 Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Aoi sanmyaku. In addition to her appearances in films and commercials, Kogure volunteered in charity work. In 1976, she was awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.

Most Popular Michiyo Kogure Trailers

Total trailers found: 152

Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey Trailer (1982)

02 October 1982

The night in Ginza was shimmering with neon lights. A grand celebration was being held for the seventh anniversary of the club "Ayako.

Daiei Studio is Bustling Trailer (1957)

15 January 1957

A studio introduction version for Daiei Stars.

Women at War Trailer (1939)

01 February 1939

Naomi Tazawa (Hiroko Kawasaki), who works at Isetan Department Store, was told by an executive at a film company (Ken Uehara), that he was going to make a film about her.

Gambler: Victory Without Death Trailer (1967)

08 July 1967

Tsunetaro Asakura AKA "Dynamite Tsune" is a talented gambler, but not infallable. After losing his Boss's money in a dice game he repays his debt by serving as a pit boss for a struggling coal mine in Kyuushu.

A Certain Woman Trailer (1942)

29 October 1942

Pretty Oshige is deceived by her first love. After this, she lives a hard lifestyle, working at a number of jobs.

Kaze no uchi so to Trailer (1959)

24 March 1959

Spring Thunder Trailer (1939)

13 April 1939

Eiko is an innocent young lady born into a wealthy family with nothing to offer. She was good at singing, and lived her life playing around with her cronies, organizing music concerts and so on.

Japan's Most Chivalrous Trailer (1966)

19 March 1966

Hanran Trailer (1954)

03 January 1954

Story of Lightning Trailer (1951)

30 December 1951

Gensaburo Funaki and Oyuki were childhood friends, but Gensaburo misunderstood that Oyuki was hesitant to get married because he had to feed his father and younger brother.

Nerves for Victory Trailer (1966)

26 August 1966

A young yakuza who respects obligation and humanity must face cruel and heartless turf wars leading to a fight to the death with his own brother.

Torrent of a Big City Trailer (1940)

13 June 1940

A young yakuza student is led back to the straight and narrow path by his uncle.

The Sun Trailer (1953)

18 November 1953

Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.

The Ako Retainers Trailer (1961)

28 March 1961

Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai.

Sanbaba Trailer (1974)

01 June 1974

A story about being scared of getting old.

Stop the Old Fox Trailer (1959)

27 September 1959

Historical and political detective. The main characters are drawn into court intrigues, and the investigation of corruption in the administration of the shogun Ienari Tokugawa comes to the fore in the plot.

The Tale of Jiro Trailer (1955)

25 October 1955

Based on the novel by Kojin Shimomura. Story of a young boy and his adventures in the country. His idyllic life is shattered by the illness and death of his mother.

Okuni and Gohei Trailer (1952)

10 April 1952

A high-born woman named Okuni travels around the country with Gohei, a samurai retainer who is in service to her.

Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider Trailer (1955)

19 April 1955

In the town of Izu known for its hot springs, Den Shichi from Kuromon Town sets off for a healing trip with his companion, a bamboo craftsman with a nose like a lion's snout, at a time when the town is under a tight security network due to a nearby gunpowder depot explosion.

Otoko no iki Trailer (1942)

09 July 1942

This was 1942, so it was a national policy film, no matter what you call it. But when the war was still on the winning side, there wasn't even a little bit of sadness in the film (as the war was getting worse and worse, the burdens on our backs were increasing day by day, and we had to keep forming a line for tomorrow with nowhere to go (Akira Kurosawa's "The Most Beautiful", Admiral Nomura's "Enemy Air Raid", etc.

Night School Trailer (1956)

18 April 1956

Senta lives with his mother and little brother and supports them by working at day at a factory and attending eighth grade in the evening.

The Blue Mountains: Part II Trailer (1949)

26 July 1949

Continuation of The Blue Mountains: Part I. Released a week later.

Speed Crazy Trailer (1959)

20 December 1959

Probation Trailer (1950)

25 July 1950

Yataro’s Travel Hat Trailer (1957)

02 July 1957

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan Trailer (1965)

10 April 1965

Three stories revolve around independence, a man searching for his wife, and a poor craftsman trying to make money.

Winter Jasmine Trailer (1942)

21 March 1942

An inept and recently graduated Japanese man begins working in the administration of Manchuria, under the supervision of his uncle.

The Shogun and the Fishmonger Trailer (1961)

03 January 1961

Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.

Flowers of Patriotism Trailer (1942)

12 November 1942

A nurse's tale of self-sacrifice during wartime. The title is borrowed from a patriotic song made popular by singer Hamako Watanabe during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Drunken Angel Trailer (1948)

27 April 1948

In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.

The Red Shadow Trailer (1961)

24 December 1961

Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle.

Sound in the Mist Trailer (1956)

21 November 1956

In the heart of the Japanese Alps, in Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, botany professor Kazuhiko Onuma spends time with Tsuruko, his lover.

The Spy Has Not Died Yet Trailer (1942)

23 April 1942

Divorce Trailer (1952)

29 May 1952

Dawn Chorus Trailer (1941)

12 June 1941

A young girl gives up high school to help out family expenses and starts to work as a bus conductor.

The Magnificent Five Trailer (1958)

15 January 1958

Migratory Birds of the Flowers Trailer (1956)

03 January 1956

Four Love Stories Trailer (1947)

01 April 1947

Omnibus of love stories from 1947 directed by famous directors, featuring big stars.

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka Trailer (1962)

07 February 1962

A geisha helps a runaway who looks just like her.

Flowery Brothers Trailer (1956)

08 June 1956

Early film by Kenji Misumi.

Ghost Cat of Nabeshima Trailer (1949)

23 August 1949

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.

Koto—The Lake of Tears Trailer (1966)

13 November 1966

A touching story following young shamisen string maker, Saku. Beautiful Saku moves to Lake Yogo, known for its production of quality shamisen strings, only to find her peaceful life turned upside down when a master musician takes personal interest in her.

Tora-san, the Matchmaker Trailer (1979)

04 August 1979

Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.

Nangoku Taiheiki Trailer (1954)

15 January 1954

Hibari the Traveling Performer Trailer (1962)

12 August 1962

Kimie, a traveling guitarist, performs at various inns at help out her sickly mother. One night while out with her mother, Otoshi, Kimie unexpectedly sees her father, who had abandoned the family 20 years ago.

Thirty-three footprints Trailer (1948)

30 December 1948

Fourth film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

Lady From Hell Trailer (1949)

15 March 1949

Three and a half years after Japan was bombed, the tax authorities organized the T-Men. Nango is in love with a girl called Mibu, and the two are against the T-Men organization.

Pure White Nights Trailer (1951)

31 August 1951

"Pure White Nights" - A romantic tale that depicts love between married people and the psychology of their marriage with elegant and a controversial touch.

Female Ninja Magic Trailer (1964)

03 October 1964

In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in hopes of continuing the bloodline.

Karate Cop 3 Trailer (1984)

07 July 1984

A cop, Katayama, gains the trust of a mother and daughter whose father, Nishina, is missing after being accused of killing a gang boss.

Way of Morning Mist Trailer (1961)

02 February 1961

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato

The Path of the King Trailer (1971)

06 March 1971

When the aging leader of the yakuza gang Maeda-gumi decides to retire, many of the gang members have no confidence in the young man he has chosen to replace him.

Dôkoku Trailer (1952)

16 October 1952

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Trailer (1956)

03 January 1956

A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader.

Mother is Strong Trailer (1939)

17 December 1939

A Lonely Gamble Trailer (1965)

10 March 1965

In post-war Japan, it is difficult for private business to stay afloat. The small atelier has a debt of several million yen.

Street of Shame Trailer (1956)

18 March 1956

Follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.

A Geisha Trailer (1953)

12 August 1953

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha.

The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor Trailer (1960)

31 July 1960

One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame.

In Search of Mother Trailer (1962)

14 January 1962

Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza.