Teruko Kishi

Teruko Kishi

May 1, 1905 · 121 years old

Known For

8 titles
1
Stray Dog

Stray Dog

1949 · 2h 2m · Movie

During a sweltering summer, a rookie homicide detective seeks advice from a seasoned colleague while trying to track down his stolen Colt pistol.

7.8
2
The Insect Woman

The Insect Woman

1963 · 2h 3m · Movie

Life story of a woman born in poverty trying to succeed. Through her many schemes, she faces her ups and downs in a cyclical nature, fueled mostly by self-interest.

7.4
3
Violence at Noon

Violence at Noon

1966 · 1h 39m · Movie

Two young women must come to terms with the fact that a man they're deeply linked to is a murdering rapist.

7.0
4
The Catch

The Catch

1961 · 1h 45m · Movie

Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await official instructions as to how to proceed with their "catch."

6.8
5
Untamed Woman

Untamed Woman

1957 · 2h 1m · Movie

A woman marries, gives birth to a stillborn child, and divorces, falls in love with a hotel-keeper, only to find herself subordinated to his drive for success, takes up with a tailor who cannot console himself with her strong pers...

7.4
6
Bridge of Japan

Bridge of Japan

1956 · 1h 52m · Movie

For his 1st color film, Ichikawa did an Edo era story of two geishas scheming against each other for control of the Nihonbashi bridge area, and vying for the affections of a young doctor.

7.5
7
Umi no hanabi

Umi no hanabi

1951 · 2h 2m · Movie

The Kamiya family struggles to keep the town fishing association from going bankrupt as they deal with a dishonest captain and his degenerate crew.

6.0