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Kazuko Shirakawa

A trailblazing actress rises from the provocative world of 1970s Roman Porno films to challenge societal norms and redefine her career in Japan's mainstream cinema.

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1947

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In short · Acting since 1967, 7 decades active, 61 credits.

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Biography

Kazuko Shirakawa is a Japanese actress best known for her appearances in Nikkatsu's Roman Porno films during the 1970s. She made her mark in Nikkatsu's first Roman Porno series film, *Apartment Wife* (1971), and is regarded as the first of the three "Nikkatsu Queens" of the decade. Following 1976, Shirakawa transitioned to a successful career in mainstream cinema, expanding her presence beyond the Roman Porno genre.

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