Chiyo Izumi
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Namie
Otsuta is running the geisha house Tsuta in Tokyo. Her business is heavily in debt. Her daughter Katsuyo doesn't see any future in her mother's trade in the late days of geisha. But Otsuta will not give up. This film portrays the day time life of geisha when not entertaining customers.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Historical drama about a sleep-eyed ronin
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A widowed high-school teacher tries to raise his four children alone.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In the Tokugawa Era, the clan of Lord Yagyu has hidden away three scrolls containing clan secrets which, if revealed, would cause revolution and disaster for the clan. The information is divided among the three scrolls, all of which must be possessed for the secrets to be understood. When Princess Yuhime steals the scrolls, Tasaburo, a samurai with magical powers, and his brother Senshiro are sent to retrieve them.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.