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Japanese Films Of 1957
A list of films released in Japan in 1957 (see 1957 in film). See also *1958 in Japan References Footnotes Sources * * External linksJapanese films of 1957at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Japanese Films Of 1957 1957 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1957th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 957th year of the 2nd millennium, the 57th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year ... Lists of 1957 films by country or language Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Awaji
was a Japanese film actress. Notable highlights of her career were an appearance in Akira Kurosawa's '' Stray Dog'', and a role as Kimiko in ''The Bridges at Toko-Ri'', in which she appeared alongside William Holden and Mickey Rooney. Her first husband was Filipino musician and actor Rodrigo "Bimbo" Danao; they had two children together. Their eldest is actor Etsuo Shima. Her second husband was Japanese actor Yorozuya Kinnosuke, but they divorced in 1987. Their eldest son, Akihiro, died in a car crash in 1990. In 2004, their youngest son, Kichinosuke Yorozuya (Satoshi Ida), was arrested for breaking into her home, for which he served six months in prison. On 16 June 2010, Kichinosuke committed suicide Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Mental disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety disorders), physical disorders (such as chronic fatigue syndrome), and s ... by jumping off her apartme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikage Awashima
was a Japanese film and stage actress. Life A graduate from Takarazuka Music and Dance School and member of the Takarazuka Revue, Chikage Awashima entered the Shochiku film studios and made her film debut in 1950. She appeared in films of numerous prominent directors like Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse, Keisuke Kinoshita, Tadashi Imai and Heinosuke Gosho. She received twice the Blue Ribbon Award and twice the Mainichi Film Award for her performances. Awashima retired from stage in 2009. She died on 16 February 2012, aged 87, from cancer. Selected filmography Film Television Honours * 1950: Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress for ''Ten'ya wan'ya'' and ''Okusama ni goyojin'' * 1955: Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress for ''Marital Relations'' * 1958: Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress for ''Summer Clouds'' and ''Hotarubi'' * 1988: Medal with Purple Ribbon * 1995: Order of the Precious Crown The is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Ikebe
was a Japanese actor. He graduated from Rikkyō University and originally wanted to be a director, but ended up debuting as an actor at Tōhō in 1941. He did not achieve popularity until starring in a series of youth films in the late 1940s. He expanded his acting range in the 1950s, while still frequently appearing in genre films, such as Tōhō tokusatsu films and yakuza films at Tōei. He was also known as an essayist. On 8 October 2010, he died of blood poisoning. He was 92 years old. Selected filmography Film * ''The Sky of Hope'' (1942) - Tsutomu * ''Midori no daichi'' (1942) - Kome Yan * ''Yottsu no koi no monogatari'' (1947) - Masao (episode 1) * ''Sensô to heiwa'' (1947) * ''Haru no kyôen'' (1947) - Sampei Hayasaka * ''Ai yo hoshi to tomo ni'' (1947) * ''Sono yo no boken'' (1948) * ''Hakai'' (1948) - Segawa * ''Niizuma kaigi'' (1949) * ''Koi no jusan yoru'' (1949) * ''Shin'ya no kokuhaku'' (1949) - Newspaper Reporter Moriguchi Shigeya * ''Aoi sanmyaku'' (青い山 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peggy Hayama
born was a Japanese singer. Born Shigeko Kotakari in Yotsuya, Hayama attended Aoyama Gakuin Senior High School, where she was discovered while singing jazz. She debuted at the age of 18 in 1952, and two years later entered the Kohaku Uta Gassen for the first time. Hayama was known for singing the Japanese-language version of "Do-Re-Mi", a show tune from ''The Sound of Music'' later placed on the Nihon no Uta Hyakusen in 2007. She also lent her voice to Japanese dubs of Disney films and released a Japanese cover of " The Wedding" under its original title "La Novia". Hayama's famous Japanese songs included "Having Left Tosa", "School Days", and "Shimabara Lullaby". Her last performance was held in March 2017, at a memorial concert for Fubuki Koshiji. Hayama was honored by the Ministry of Education in 1993 for her contributions to fine arts in Japan. Two years later, she received the Medal with Purple Ribbon. In 2004, Hayama was awarded an Order of the Rising Sun, fourth clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Takarada
was a Japanese film actor best known for his roles in the ''Godzilla'' film series. Life and career Akira Takarada was born in Korea under Japanese rule, and lived for a time in Manchuria, China. His father worked as an engineer on the South Manchuria Railway. After the war, he remained in Harbin, and he was able to speak Mandarin Chinese and English. Takarada moved to Allied-occupied Japan with his family in 1948. He joined Toho as part of their "New Face" program in April 1953. In his film debut, he had a small role in ''And Then the Liberty Bell Rang'', a biography of the educator Fukuzawa Yukichi. His big break came when he was cast as navy diver Hideto Ogata in the original ''Godzilla'' (1954). He became a popular actor at Toho for his good looks and charismatic, sophisticated character. He continued his association with the Godzilla series in '' Mothra vs. Godzilla'' (1964), ''Invasion of Astro-Monster'' (1965), and ''Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster'' (1966). He returne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momoko Kōchi
(7 March 1932 – 5 November 1998), born , was a Japanese film, stage and television actress. She is best known for her roles in the original ''Godzilla'', playing the character of Emiko Yamane (a role she reprised in ''Godzilla vs. Destoroyah'' in 1995), and in ''The Mysterians'', playing Hiroko Iwamoto. Personal life Kōchi's paternal grandfather was Viscount Masatoshi Ōkōchi, the third director of Riken; her father, a painter, was the second son of Masatoshi. Her husband, television producer Sadataka Hisamatsu, with whom she had a daughter, was descended from the Hisamatsu-Matsudaira clan who ruled over the Imabari Domain. Ancestry Biography After graduating from Japan Women's University's affiliated high school, Kōchi worked as an office lady, but she joined Toho through their "New Face" program in April 1953, along with Akira Takarada, Kenji Sahara, Yū Fujiki, and Masumi Okada (who later moved to Nikkatsu). Her first role was in as Yaeko. One year later, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Burr
Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor known for his lengthy Hollywood film career and his title roles in television dramas ''Perry Mason'' and '' Ironside''. Burr's early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television, and film, usually as the villain. His portrayal of the suspected murderer in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller ''Rear Window'' (1954) is his best-known film role, although he is also remembered for his role in the 1956 film ''Godzilla, King of the Monsters!'', which he reprised in the 1985 film ''Godzilla 1985''. He won Emmy Awards for acting in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons (1957–1966) and reprised in a series of 26 Perry Mason TV movies (1985–1993). His second TV series, '' Ironside,'' earned him six Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. Burr died of cancer in 1993, and his personal life came into question, as many details of his biography appeared to be unve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
