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Chieko Matsubara

Date of birth: 1945-01-06

Place of birth: Ikeda, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Matsubara Chieko, 松原智惠子, 마츠바라 치에코, چیکو ماتسوبارا

Chieko Matsubara

Biography

Chieko Matsubara (born 6 January 1945) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her roles in Tokyo Drifter (1966) and the Outlaw series. Spotted at a beauty contest sponsored by the Nikkatsu studio, Matsubara made her debut in 1961 at age 16 in Yoru no chōsensha. Matsubara won popularity and became one of the representative actresses of the Nikkatsu. She appeared in over 100 films at Nikkatsu.

Movie Credits

Dolls
3.8

Dolls

2002-10-12

Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided

Natchan's Little Secret
3.3

Natchan's Little Secret

2023-01-13

When three drag queens, Virgin, Moririn, and Zubuko, learn that their mentor and former drag queen,

Tale on Tokai Chivalry
0

Tale on Tokai Chivalry

1964-01-12

The film is set in Fukagawa in the early Showa period and depicts a fateful confrontation between tw

Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love
0

Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love

1966-11-09

Sequel to Tokyo Drifter

Itsudemo yume o
0

Itsudemo yume o

1963-02-11

This is a factory area in downtown Tokyo, and Hikaru, nicknamed Pika-chan, is a nurse at the Mihara

The Blazing Continent
0

The Blazing Continent

1968-12-14

A youthful Nikkatsu drama about a Japanese painter who travels to Australia and falls in love.

Kanto Wanderer
3.1

Kanto Wanderer

1963-11-23

Handsome young Katsuta tries to follow the yakuza code, but even his boss doesn't believe in it. Dia

Nuki uchi fūraibō
0

Nuki uchi fūraibō

1962-03-18

1962 Japanese movie

Gu Gu, the Cat
3.3

Gu Gu, the Cat

2008-09-06

Asako, a comic book artist in her early forties, is devastated by the death of her precious cat, Sab

Tokyo Drifter
3.5

Tokyo Drifter

1966-04-10

After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kur

Whirlwind Of Love
0

Whirlwind Of Love

1969-03-21

A young woman in Hokkaido gets cold feet during her marriage ceremony and runs to Tokyo with her fri

Hayauchi burai - Daiheigen no otoko
0

Hayauchi burai - Daiheigen no otoko

1961-12-06

Black Tight Killers
3.4

Black Tight Killers

1966-02-12

Daisuke Honda, a war photographer in Vietnam, meets Yuriko Sawanouchi, a stewardess on his plane bac

Sento: The Bathhouse
0

Sento: The Bathhouse

2016-09-17

A schoolboy has a crush on his pretty class-mate Keiko on the inland island of Awaji. He figures her

To Love
2.8

To Love

1997-10-04

Mitsu works in a factory and has a crush on Tsutomu, a young man she met on the Tokyo streets. One d

前科・仮釈放
0

前科・仮釈放

1969-05-14

Rebel Against Glory
0

Rebel Against Glory

1970-04-04

Cruel Gun Story
3.3

Cruel Gun Story

1964-02-01

Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the

A Young Man's Stronghold
0

A Young Man's Stronghold

1970-04-04

A 1970 juvenile delinquent drama.

Ōatari hyappatsuhyakuchū
0

Ōatari hyappatsuhyakuchū

1961-04-23

1961 Japanese movie

Shinibana
0

Shinibana

2004-05-08

After the death of a man in their nursing home, a group of residents find his notebook titled "Shini

Be yourself
0

Be yourself

2008-11-24

Yasushi and Yuka, who have both lost their spouses in the past, are brought together by fate and lea

Modern Children
0

Modern Children

1963-02-02

After their father dies, his children try to get by on a house boat.

Wharf Temperament
0

Wharf Temperament

1961-10-14

The story of male friendship unfolding during a boxing match between the navigator, who took respons

Gambling Den Desire
0

Gambling Den Desire

1970-02-21

In a small town on the Kasumigaura coast in the early Showa period, the Masukawa clan from Tokyo is

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
3.3

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

1970-08-14

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung A

Gorgeous Leopardess
0

Gorgeous Leopardess

1969-12-31

The Aftermath of War
0

The Aftermath of War

1967-11-18

After World War II life in Japan was hard. There was lawlessness, rapine, never enough food or money

16-Sai no Marine Blue
0

16-Sai no Marine Blue

1990-01-02

A film by Akiyoshi Imazeki. Emi is a 16-year-old girl who lives in Enoshima. An adolescent movie dep

Last Round
0

Last Round

1962-07-29

1962 Japanese movie

Youth Bell
0

Youth Bell

1969-01-11

A college student comes to a wealthy family as a tutor for their son, an elementary school student,

Your Life
0

Your Life

1966-08-13

A moodo/akushon yakuza picture with heavy emphasis on poignant seishun romance.

Anniversary
0

Anniversary

2016-10-22

Aruhi watashi wa
0

Aruhi watashi wa

1967-10-23

The four kinds of love that Yuriko experiences, namely, a childhood longing love, a dream of marriag

若い川の流れ
0

若い川の流れ

1968-10-14

The story follows Misako Kitaoka, a junior college graduate and Nitto Lease sales department employe

The Scarred Angel
0

The Scarred Angel

1966-12-24

A musical film based on the original work of Saigo Teruhiko. After leaving the juvenile detention ce

Pursuit
0

Pursuit

1961-09-10

Tsuiseki is a 1961 crime film.

Night Butterflies
0

Night Butterflies

1971-04-24

A 1971 crime film

Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze
0

Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze

1962-09-22

1962 Japanese movie

Lost Love
3.5

Lost Love

1967-09-23

Shimamura is a young man whose family went broke and lost their house. One day, as he returns to his

Eternal Love
0

Eternal Love

1968-03-11

The love story of an aspiring architect and a charcoal-making daughter, who discover that they are a

Return of the Whirlwind
0

Return of the Whirlwind

1962-06-10

Based on the original work of Yasunori Kawauchi of "Moonlight Mask", this is the fifth in the "Ginza

Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary
0

Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary

1963-08-31

A kidnapping occurred over a seven-million-dollar diamond that was sewn into his stomach. Takuya Nik

Crimson pistol belt
0

Crimson pistol belt

1961-11-12

Wearing a symbol of justice and brotherhood on his waist – a crimson pistol belt, Ace Joe engages in

Yellow Tears
2.5

Yellow Tears

2007-04-14

The movie is centered around five friends as they end up spending the summer of 1962 shackled up tog

Yellow Elephant
3

Yellow Elephant

2013-02-02

Married couple Aiko Tsumari and Ayumu Muko live a happy and peaceful life. Aiko is bit naive, while

Bōkyō no umi
0

Bōkyō no umi

1962-10-21

1962 Japanese movie

Bakayarô! 3: Weird Bunch
0

Bakayarô! 3: Weird Bunch

1990-10-20

Traveling Alone with a Guitar
0

Traveling Alone with a Guitar

1964-12-19

Kobayashi Akira stars as a wandering musician, who lost his brother and lover to dishonest rival Hen

At River's Edge
4.3

At River's Edge

2011-08-02

A samurai Sakunosuke gets an order from clan chamberlain to kill another samurai who is married with

Truck Rascals in Fever Heat
0

Truck Rascals in Fever Heat

1976-12-25

The fourth film of the “Truck Yaro” series. A comical road movie of two long-distance truckers, “Mom

3つの街の物語
3.3

3つの街の物語

2015-06-07

Ruthless Gambler
0

Ruthless Gambler

1969-06-28

Unlike traditional gangster movies, it is a gangster swashbuckler that mixes romance and humanity wi

Let's find your sweetheart
0

Let's find your sweetheart

1967-05-20

Tetsuo, the captain of the rugby team, who was preparing for the university entrance exams, starts w

My Uncle
0

My Uncle

2012-03-03

Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly
0

Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly

2009-11-21

Nursing home "Yuyoso". Many lonely old people live there, including botanist Taro Makiso, a physicis

Beauty on Death Row
0

Beauty on Death Row

1978-04-08

Onigiri: Arcadia monogatari
1

Onigiri: Arcadia monogatari

2004-04-17

A couple flees Tokyo, their family and friends. The girlfriend is a member of a rock band. She is da

Outlaw: Gangster VIP
3.3

Outlaw: Gangster VIP

1968-01-13

Goro had grown up in the yakuza world. As an active member of the Mizuhara family crime syndicate, h

The Flower and the Angry Waves
3.5

The Flower and the Angry Waves

1964-02-08

A young yakuza in love with the girl who's to marry his clan oyabun, kidnaps the girl before fleeing

Aisuru ashita
0

Aisuru ashita

1969-05-01

Youth drama

Song of Dawn
0

Song of Dawn

1965-05-26

Musical actress Noriko feels frustrated by the futility of her affair with a married man. Then she i

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love
3.5

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love

1971-10-27

The story of a lone wolf struggling with human compassion and duty.

To Eat To Live
0

To Eat To Live

2016-03-05

Yusuke (Kirato Wakayama) is in the 6th grade of elementary school. He has lived in the city all of h

Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2
3.4

Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2

1968-04-28

Goro (Tetsuya Watari) wants to put his dark past behind. He heads to Hirosaki City to offer his cond

Outlaw: Heartless
3.3

Outlaw: Heartless

1968-08-01

Goro Fujikawa (Tetsuya Watari) was indebted to Mitsugimoto. Sawada, a low rank yakuza with a gamblin

Outlaw: Goro the Assassin
3.3

Outlaw: Goro the Assassin

1968-11-02

On a cold winter day, Goro Fujikawa (Tetsuya Watari) and Masahiko murder the mob boss of Meishin-Kai

Outlaw: Black Dagger
3.1

Outlaw: Black Dagger

1968-12-28

A street war breaks loose between two rival gangs in the Kansai region of Japan. Goro is in the midd

Outlaw: Kill!
3.3

Outlaw: Kill!

1969-03-14

Goro has always been a lone wolf. When he arrives at an industrial city in Keihin, there is certain

Dai nippon kosodoro den
0

Dai nippon kosodoro den

1964-12-06

Japanese comedy film.

Star of Destiny
0

Star of Destiny

1966-08-27

"She's out there somewhere, well and alive." Eiji (Teruhiko Saigo) and his sister hadn't seen their

Cry for Sorrow
0

Cry for Sorrow

1966-05-18

Japanese "kayo" film centered around the song "Namida ni naritai" by Teruhiko Saigo.

The Call of Blood
2.6

The Call of Blood

1964-10-03

Two brothers seek revenge on the yakuza responsible for the death of their father.

The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
0

The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation

1980-06-07

A despicable boss uses a husband's “promotion” as bait to assault his subordinate's wife (Chieko Mat

Onryō! Azawarau ningyō
0

Onryō! Azawarau ningyō

1980-08-02

The mysterious death of a trading company employee on an overseas business trip triggers a corruptio

Our Meal for Tomorrow
2.8

Our Meal for Tomorrow

2017-01-07

A 7 year love story between Ryota Hayama and Koharu Uemura from their first date to eventual marriag

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss
3.5

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss

1976-04-24

The eighth sequel of the series by the successful “Fukasaku and Bunta” collaboration revolves around

Dangerous Games
2.5

Dangerous Games

1970-11-12

Drama is afoot at Shirobara Middle School when the bold Henmi Ryoko transfers into Class A, 9th Grad

Killer Sword
0

Killer Sword

1965-09-04

1884. The samurai days have come to an end. Capitalism and democracy flourished across Japan. But in

Tiger of the Sea
0

Tiger of the Sea

1964-08-14

A group of pirates sail the treacherous Pacific ocean in search for wealth.

Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter
0

Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter

2005-01-11

Master swordsman Akiyama Kohei’s simple life in retirement is jarred into violent sword action when

Itsukano, Genkantachi to
0

Itsukano, Genkantachi to

2014-10-18

A high school student has decided to go to Tokyo once she graduates. One day, her older sister Sumir

The Stars and I Decided...
0

The Stars and I Decided...

1965-08-14

The brother of an up-and-coming kendoka is mysteriously murdered while working on a new model of mot

My Sweetheart
0

My Sweetheart

1967-11-03

It had been a year and four months since Mitsuo was last on a movie set. Welcomed back by director I

Love in the Air
0

Love in the Air

1962-02-03

Satake Shoji had been a trapeze artist in the Ezaki Circus, but when Shingo, his team mate, slipped

A Long Goodbye
3.5

A Long Goodbye

2019-03-26

Mari and Humi learn from their mother that their father has dementia on his 70th birthday. They help

Merdeka 17805
0

Merdeka 17805

2001-05-12

True story of a number of Imperial Japanese Army officers and soldiers who remained in Indonesia to

The Dragon of Macao
4

The Dragon of Macao

1965-12-18

Ryu (Akira Kobayashi) sets foot on the Yokohama port with a suitcase filled with 300 thousand dollar

Love Eternal
0

Love Eternal

1966-07-09

A deep mist envelops the port city of Yokohama. The scent of crime is everywhere. As an executive me

The School Cap
0

The School Cap

1963-12-15

A Tokyo student transfers to a rural school and finds it difficult to adjust himself to its customs

The Spiders' The Reckless Operation
0

The Spiders' The Reckless Operation

1967-08-26

The Spiders, a Japanese pop group, in their first starring role, walk from Yokohama to Tokyo, to pro

Taking the Castle
0

Taking the Castle

1965-03-06

The Sengoku Era was coming to an end. The monopoly of the ever powerful shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa, was

Till We Meet Again
0

Till We Meet Again

1966-06-01

College life starts off great for Michiko. She and her friend join the Italian Culture Research Club

Song of my Life
0

Song of my Life

1968-05-29

Kitakami yakyoku
0

Kitakami yakyoku

1961-05-22

Keisuke and Shizuko grew up by the Kitakami river and came to fall in love before they knew it. Eigh

Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun Happy
2

Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun Happy

2014-01-08

Pikanchi Half is a spin-off of the two previous movies in the Pikanchi series, showing the five frie

Smiles Leading To Happiness
0

Smiles Leading To Happiness

2019-02-15

Daichi (Mahiro Takasugi) is a young dental technician. He is called a prince due to his excellent sk

Jinsei Gekijo
0

Jinsei Gekijo

1964-02-23

1964 Nikkatsu Theater of Life adaptation.

Gambler's Dilemma
0

Gambler's Dilemma

1969-09-27

The love story between a traveling guest and a geisha who inadvertently becomes the leader of her fa

Made in Japan: Kora!
0

Made in Japan: Kora!

2011-10-01

The story of an ordinary family where upon the grandmother's death Kanji becomes an alcoholic homebo

Onna no Iji
0

Onna no Iji

1971-05-05

2 years ago, Kumi broke up with Shuhei and decided to forget everything about him for good. However,

Friends
0

Friends

1964-03-14

Today is a new day with hopes. A youth hymn that depicts a young truck driver growing up in love wit

Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire
0

Ashita ni Mukatte Tsuppashire

1961-04-17

Otona to kodomo no ainoko dai
0

Otona to kodomo no ainoko dai

1961-07-15

The Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a Dream
0

The Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a Dream

1961-09-02

A lighthearted comedy that tells the story of love and the cheerful heroism of a young salesman purs

The Dice You Throw Will Bring About Tomorrow
0

The Dice You Throw Will Bring About Tomorrow

1965-02-13

Shinkuna umi ga yon deru ze
0

Shinkuna umi ga yon deru ze

1965-07-03

午前零時の出獄
0

午前零時の出獄

1963-06-16

This movie depicts the confrontation between a man entangled in a despicable trap and the shadow of

A Bumpkin of Tokyo
0

A Bumpkin of Tokyo

1967-08-12

Bonta comes to Tokyo with the determination to rule the world, gets a job at a lingerie company, and

Kiriko's Tango
0

Kiriko's Tango

1963-08-25

A story of the conflicting friendship and love between two young men over a young girl from a workin

「わたし」の人生(みち) 我が命のタンゴ
0

「わたし」の人生(みち) 我が命のタンゴ

2012-08-11

Nishinari Goro's 400 Million Yen: Deadly Battle
0

Nishinari Goro's 400 Million Yen: Deadly Battle

2021-11-09

Akashi
0

Akashi

2025-10-05

Akashi is a multigenerational love story told across parallel timelines. Kana, a struggling artist i

The Kawakaze Guys
0

The Kawakaze Guys

1963-04-14

a modest family struck by hardship after a tragic event. The film explores the sacrifices of a broth

涙でいいの
0

涙でいいの

1969-11-01

1969 Japanese movie

Tale on Kanto Chivalry
0

Tale on Kanto Chivalry

1963-08-11

This is Akira Kobayashi's first leading role in a gangster film in the ninkyo-eiga genre. Together w

Chivalrous Outlaw
0

Chivalrous Outlaw

1963-10-13

A romantic story about a knight who becomes involved in the murder of his brother's wife and ultimat

Ginza no jirochō tenka no ichidaiji
0

Ginza no jirochō tenka no ichidaiji

1963-09-29