Toshiko Higuchi
Biography
Toshiko Higuchi (樋口年子, Higuchi Toshiko) was a Japanese actress.
Known For & Full Filmography16 Titles
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Slave Girl (uncredited)
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Maid Koyso
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Wada's Daughter
In this loose adaptation of "Hamlet," illegitimate son Kôichi Nishi climbs to a high position within a Japanese corporation and marries the crippled daughter of company vice president Iwabuchi. At the reception, the wedding cake is a replica of their corporate headquarters, but an aspect of the design reminds the party of the hushed-up death of Nishi's father. It is then that Nishi unleashes his plan to avenge his father's death.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Hostess
Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Adaptation of the Yukio Mishima novel.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Men are being murdered by a killer who uses a matter-transmitting device to locate his victims.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The first of eight "Three Dolls" features. In this entry the girls, students at Nichinan University, balance studying for the final exams while falling for the new French professor.
Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Nurse
A woman remembers her own marriage when dealing with the love life of her son.
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
1962 Japanese movie
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as High School Girl B
An Ishiro Honda film.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • as Kyoko
A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Mari
After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A sweet and melancholy melodrama set against the backdrop of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, in which a pair of twin sisters, one a young lady of high birth, the other a maid, are manipulated by the threads of fate as they vie for the affection of the same young man.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Thriller directed by Seiji Maruyama