Noriko Sengoku

A rising star in post-war Japan, Noriko Sengoku navigates fame and personal turmoil while becoming the face of a new era in Japanese cinema through her groundbreaking roles in Kurosawa’s iconic films.

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1922

Died

2012

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Actress

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 46 credits.

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Biography

Noriko Sengoku, born Reiko Mori, was a Japanese film and television actress active mainly during the 1950s and 1960s. She made her film debut in 1947 and gained prominence through her roles in several early films by renowned director Akira Kurosawa. Among her notable appearances are Drunken Angel (1948), The Quiet Duel (1949), Stray Dog (1949), Scandal (1950), The Idiot (1951), and Seven Samurai (1954). Her work during this period contributed to her recognition as a significant figure in Japanese cinema.

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