Hibari Misora — Actor (49)
The Brothers who Protect the Mountain (1953) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
山を守る兄弟
other title: 山を守る兄弟
In the mountainous region of Koshu, Taikahara, there was an intense power struggle between the prominent families, Tamaki and Kakukura. Facing the steward of Kakukura, Kurokawa Senjiro, was Tamaki Daisaburo, who was skilled with a handgun. Daisaburo had granted protection to the charcoal maker, Miyoshi, safeguarding a few mountains passed down from their ancestors. Daisaburo's elder brother, Iori, who had completed his training in Edo, saved Kakukura's only daughter, Koyumi, on his way back home. However, while Daisaburo rushed to Iori's aid after Koyumi was attacked by Kurokawa and his men, their family home was set ablaze.
Heavenly Dragon (1960) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
天竜母恋い笠
other title: 天竜母恋い笠
From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side.
Yakuza Princess of Edo (1961) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
花のお江戸のやくざ姫
director: Eiichi Kudō actor: Hibari Misora / Kōtarō Satomi
other title: 花のお江戸のやくざ姫
Tsukitaro, a young man who comes to Edo, meets a blind girl named Ochiyo. Ochiyo’s father, the grinder Yasujiro, was asked to sharpen a sword called Kongomaru, which was planned to be presented to the shogun Iemitsu, but he died due to a yakuza attack. In addition, the sword was stolen, and Ochiyo’s sister was also kidnapped.
Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin (1958) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
ひばり捕物帖 自雷也小判
other title: ひばり捕物帖 自雷也小判
A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detective. Framed by a crooked magistrate for a crime she did not commit, Oshichi must clear her name of false charges after a woman helps to lead a prison break of the notorious Oshu Remnants. Meanwhile the magistrate, Lord Kai, conspires to be rid of her brother, Clan Elder, Lord Abe Iyo. Her only clue is an ornate dagger with a handle made of golden coins.
365 Nights (1962) [Movie] TMDB
三百六十五夜
director: Kunio Watanabe actor: Ken Takakura / Yukiji Asaoka
other title: 三百六十五夜
A touching drama about a love triangle between a young architect, Koroku, and two women, Ranko and Teruko. Ranko comes from a wealthy family and is offering to repay Koroku’s family debts in exchange for marriage, but Koroku is in love with his landlord’s daughter, Teruko. Things are further complicated when the wicked Tsugawa takes interest in both women, for his own marriage.
Detective Duel (1958) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
ひばりの花形探偵合戦
director: Yasushi Sasaki actor: Hibari Misora / Ken Takakura
other title: ひばりの花形探偵合戦
A friendly rivalry turns into romance for Yukiko, an elite female detective, and a handsome private eye named Mitamura while both are investigating the missing person's case from a wealthy family.
The 47 Masterless Samurai (1959) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
忠臣蔵 櫻花の巻・菊花の巻
other title: 忠臣蔵 櫻花の巻・菊花の巻 / Chūshingura: Ouka no maki, Kikka no maki
While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there been an array of major motion picture stars to bring new life to this timeless tale. Starting with the corrupt practices of Lord Kira and Yanagi-sawa, the Shogun's Secretary, which in essence led to the incident of Lord Asano's attacking Kira in the Pine Corridor of the Shogun's Palace, this is the definitive version. Asano Takumi no kami was a young lord with high scruples, who refused to join in the general corruption and bribery which ran rampant in the capital at that time. By not giving bribes, he angered Kira Kozuke no suke the elder lord in charge of protocol at the Palace. Refusing to teach the younger man, and giving him false instructions was only the beginning. Insults followed, and a man of honor had no choice but to draw his sword in anger. Forty seven masterless samurai are willing to give their lives to avenge their lord.
With Songs in My Heart (1958) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
希望の乙女
director: Yasushi Sasaki actor: Hibari Misora / Ken Takakura
other title: 希望の乙女
Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of those around her.
The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado (1961) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
ひばり民謡の旅シリーズ べらんめぇ藝者佐渡へ行く
director: Kunio Watanabe actor: Hibari Misora / Ken Takakura
other title: ひばり民謡の旅シリーズ べらんめぇ藝者佐渡へ行く
Koharu, a flamboyant geisha, unexpectedly wins a trip to Sado Island in a TV contest. She is accompanied by three people. Koharu had been dreaming of a handsome young man, but when she gets into the first-class car, she meets Tashiro, a pretentious young man with rimless glasses, Sugimura, who has a mean look in his eyes, and Ryuta, a young man she had a scuffle with in a boxing match the other day and hated. After countless misunderstandings, Koharu vows to defeat Tomoe-gumi's leader, Yamada's gang...
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha (1959) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
べらんめえ芸者
other title: べらんめえ芸者
Koharu, a young geisha, is in love with Kenichi, an apprentice carpenter to her father Masagoro. Their love life comes to a sudden halt after an argument between their two fathers. Can their love survive in spite of the bitterness between their two families?
Song of Kagoshima (1962) [Movie] TMDB
民謡の旅 桜島 おてもやん
other title: 民謡の旅 桜島 おてもやん
Yumemi, the president of Shirayuri Tours, visits Kagoshima in an attempt to save the contract with Satsuma Inn. After learning about the abrupt cancellation of the contract with the family-run Satsuma Inn in Kagoshima, Yumemi, launches her own investigation into the matter. Amidst her efforts to resume her company’s contract with the inn, Yumemi finds herself personally involved in the inn’s family affairs and with their guests in a surprising discover of love and friendship.