Chieko Baisho
Date of birth: 1941-06-29
Place of birth: Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Baisho Chieko, 倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, Chieko Baishō, Chieko Baishô, Baishô Chieko, Baishou Chieko, Chieko Baishou, 倍赏千惠子, 바이쇼 치에코, Тиэко Байсё
Biography
Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".
Movie Credits
The Yellow Handkerchief
1977-09-30
A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaid
Kabei: Our Mother
2008-01-26
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shige
The Hidden Blade
2004-10-30
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home
In Broad Daylight
1968-10-26
After his company goes bankrupt, Katsuji Watanabe resorts to pickpocketing again with his old swindl
Dolls floating down the river
1962-03-03
A touching story of pure love and tears between a boy and a girl, drawn by the innocent duo of Chiek
Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru
1962-11-18
1962 Japanese movie
The Soundless Cry
1965-01-30
Shinichi is not only poor, he is also deaf, and leads a joyless life with his sick mother. His one h
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
1962-04-15
1962 Japanese movie
The Sun of Love and Tears
1966-07-30
The golden duo of Yukio Hashi and Chieko Baisho. A film rich in a variety of songs, dances and falli
The River Yokobori
1966-09-15
Taka, the daughter of Naniwa-ya, a longtime Osaka store owner, married Kichisaburo Kawashima-ya, the
A Distant Cry from Spring
1980-03-15
The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival
Jungle Emperor Leo
1997-08-01
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number
The Village
1975-10-25
This appears to be a labor of love. Its about a village which is given the opportunity to put on a m
Samurai from Nowhere
1964-01-15
Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of swor
I, the Executioner
1968-04-13
Police detectives investigate the link between a serial killer's machinations and a teenage boy who
Station
1981-11-07
A detective goes out of his way to crack the case of a serial killer who specialises in murdering po
Downtown Heroes
1988-08-06
The adventures and tribulations of a group of students during the years following the II World War.
Tora-san's Cherished Mother
1969-11-14
Kuruma Torajiro is discovered looking around Kyoto for someone special to him.
Tora-san Loves an Artist
1973-12-25
Tora-San returns to Shibamata just before his family leaves on a trip for Kyushu. Later, he encount
Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset
1976-07-23
Tora-san arrives in Shibamata on Mitsuo's first day of school only to find that on his account, Mits
Tora-san's Grand Scheme
1970-02-26
After winning big at the races, Torajiro Kuruma wants to take his aunt and uncle on a trip to Hawaii
Plan 75
2022-06-17
In a Japan of the near future, the government program Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be volun
Home from the Sea
1972-10-28
On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to
Tracing the Gray Summer
2001-08-18
Animated film about the Seveso disaster, which took place north of Milan, Italy in 1976.
Tora-san's Forget Me Not
1973-01-04
On the road again, Torajiro meets a kindred spirit in Lily, a lounge singer.
Tora-san Goes Religious?
1983-12-28
Tora-san visits brother-in-law Hiroshi's hometown to attend a memorial service for his late father.
Tora-san, His Tender Love
1970-01-15
Traveling salesman Kuruma Torajirō falls in love with an inn manager as New Year's approaches.
Tora-san's Shattered Romance
1971-01-15
Torajiro becomes homesick during his travels after watching a television report about his hometown a
Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979-12-28
Tora-san's opinions about Americans get challenged when another wandering peddler Michael Jordan sto
Tora-san's Runaway
1970-08-26
After an encounter with a dying yakuza's son and at his sister Sakura's urging, Torajiro attempts to
Our Marriage
1962-03-18
When two sisters fall in love with the same man, one must decide to look elsewhere.
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan
1971-04-28
After a quarrel with his mother, Torajiro sets off to find a bride.
Tora-san's Dear Old Home
1972-08-05
While Sakura and Hiroshi struggle to save funds to build a house, Torajiro befriends three young wom
Tora-san's Forbidden Love
1984-12-28
Tora-san spends several days at the home of a hard-working salaryman ("salaried worker"), who abrupt
Unico in the Island of Magic
1983-07-16
A young unicorn named Unico must fight an evil magician and save everyone who's trapped under his sp
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981-03-14
When Unico, a young unicorn, is banished from his family by a pantheon of manipulative gods, his pow
Tora-san's Love Call
1971-12-29
Taking a message from Hiroshi's father to heart, Torajiro attempts to give up his wandering ways.
Tora-san's Dream-Come-True
1972-12-29
When Tora-san returns to visit his family, he is surprised to find an arrogant professor occupying h
San'nin musume kanpai!
1962-07-18
1962 Japanese movie
Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again
1975-08-19
Tora-san visits Hokkaido and is reunited with Lily. Now divorced, she plans to resume her singing ca
Where Spring Comes Late
1970-10-24
The story is set in 1970 during the time of the first EXPO in Japan. The film’s main figure is a min
Tora-san's Lovesick
1974-08-10
After Torajiro's latest attempt to find a bride goes awry, he starts traveling again and runs into U
Tora-san's Lullaby
1974-12-28
After Hiroshi is injured in a workplace accident, Torajiro gives Sakura the money he has saved and l
Ai to kanashimi to
1962-07-29
1962 Japanese movie
Tora-san, the Intellectual
1975-12-27
Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago.
Oh, My Comrade!
1970-09-19
Fukuzo, Kato and Matsuko, Kato's wife, are operating the "Kurenai Sightseeing Service" in Tokyo. Fuk
It All Began When I Met You
2013-11-22
Six love stories following the love lives of ten different people.
Women of Tokyo
1961-03-01
Tora-san's Pure Love
1976-12-25
When Tora-san's infatuation with his nephew's school teacher causes family turmoil, he leaves on his
Fiddler on the Roof
1983-01-17
Special 50th anniversary recording of the Tokyo Imperial Theater production of the Fiddler on the Ro
Yosakoi Journey
1969-11-15
A drama by director Masaharu Segawa.
Thousand Cranes
1989-06-24
April 1954. 12 year old schoolgirl Sadako thinks her main problem is being unable to pass the baton
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977-08-06
Tora-san befriends the descendant of a feudal lord. The man asks Tora to locate his deceased son's
Drunkard's Paradise
1962-02-04
A father and son are both heavy drinkers. However, the son dies in an accident at a bar, leaving beh
Two Iida
1976-11-06
Based on a children's book. Two children encounter a wooden chair that moves and speaks. The chair a
The Little House
2014-01-25
Following the death of the unmarried and childless Taki, Takeshi, a young relative of hers, discover
Topsy-Turvy Journey
1969-08-09
A drama from director Masaharu Segawa.
Tora-san Plays Cupid
1977-12-24
Tora-san becomes friends with Toraya's newest tenant, a pachinko-playing electrician that goes by th
A Heartful of Love
2005-10-08
Hiroshi, a 30 year-old businessman, has traveled back in time 20 years. He encounters Kazumi, a youn
Tora-san, My Uncle
1989-12-27
Tora-san's nephew Mitsuo is exchanging letters with Izumi, a former classmate whose parents divorced
The Rainbow Seeker
1996-12-28
A young man fails his company entrance exams and leaves home to work at a run-down cinema in Tokushi
Tora-san Makes Excuses
1992-12-26
Tora befriends a pretty barbershop owner and runs into Izumi. When Tora twists his ankle, Mitsuo com
Hameln
2013-09-06
Stage-Struck Tora-san
1978-08-05
Tora-san leaves Shibamata once again after an argument with his family and finds himself at an inn w
Mama, I Need You!
1962-10-13
After finishing the course of junior high school, Kazuo comes up to Tokyo, leaving his mother alone
Naite waratta hanayome
1962-12-19
1962 Japanese movie
Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978-12-27
After a chance encounter with Hiroshi's father on a bus, Tora decides to get serious and reflect on
Hoshikuzu no Machi
1963-02-09
大安旅行
1968-12-28
Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp
1969-08-27
Tora-san, an itinerant peddler who is thrown out of his father's house twenty years before but recon
Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979-08-04
Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.
Dislikes
1964-03-01
An old man who has spent his life being respectful, honest and married for 35 years suddenly has tho
A Trap
1965-05-28
When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shar
Lost in the Wilderness
1986-06-07
The life and travels of adventurer Naomi Uemura, who disappeared in Alaska in 1984. A member of the
Our Wonderful Years
1966-09-30
The story of a selfless mother and her family throughout the decades, from the 1920's to the 1960's.
Furimuita hanayome
1961-09-16
Japanese comedy film.
Tora-san to the Rescue
1995-12-23
Tora-san works hard to bring together his nephew, Mitsuo, and Mitsuo’s girlfriend who is engaged to
Tora-san's Matchmaker
1993-12-25
After failing to find a job, Mitsuo becomes a fisherman on a small island, and develops a crush on a
Tora-san's Easy Advice
1994-12-23
Mitsuo, unhappy in his new job as a shoe salesman, is invited to a festival and is introduced to a f
Tora-san, the Go-Between
1985-08-03
In Nagasaki, Tora-san and an acquaintance help an old woman who has fallen and injured herself. She
Tora-san, the Expert
1982-12-28
Tora-san gets into an argument with his uncle and sets out on the road again. In Kyushu he meets a y
Tora-san's Song of Love
1983-08-06
Tora-san returns to his family home to learn that his brother-in-law cannot go to Mitsuo's (Tora-san
Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy
1986-12-20
During his travels, Tora-san comes across a traditional theater he used to visit, and discovers that
Tora-san's Island Encounter
1985-12-28
Tora-san's family's neighbor, Akemi, who had been married in Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), run
Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial
1988-12-24
In his travels through Japan, Tora-san meets and falls in love with a female doctor, however he is a
Marriage Counselor Tora-san
1984-08-04
In Shibamata, Tokyo, Tora-san's family prepares for a wedding. Meanwhile, the traveling Tora-san mee
Tora-san Goes to Vienna
1989-08-05
During his wandering throughout Japan, Tora-san meets a suicidal man. He travels with the man to Vie
Tora-san Plays Daddy
1987-12-26
A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly tu
Tora-san's Promise
1981-12-28
Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarra
Tora-san Takes a Vacation
1990-12-22
Mitsuo goes to Nagoya to visit Izumi, whose father left Izumi’s sad, bar hostess mother for another
Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san
1982-08-07
During his travels, Tora-san gets drunk with an old man in Kyoto. Though Tora-san never fully compre
Tora-san's Love in Osaka
1981-08-08
When his travels bring him to Osaka, Tora-san falls in love with a local geisha. He helps her to tra
Tora-san Confesses
1991-12-23
When Izumi can't stand seeing her mother flirt with other men, she leaves home. She sends a letter t
Foster Daddy, Tora!
1980-12-27
After a friend and business colleague dies, Tora-san visits the man's daughter, then takes her to To
Ballad of a Workman
1962-08-12
A demobilized soldier becomes a day laborer with a road construction gang, and his wife goes to work
Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version
1997-11-22
Carrying a bag full of samples, Mitsuo makes rounds to shoe stores in remote cities. While staying a
Sing, Young People!
1963-01-06
A story about four best friends and their lives inside and outside college. Then suddenly one of the
Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies
1986-08-02
Director Ogata discovers a new female star in Koharu Tanaka, who works selling candy at a studio the
Tokyo Newcomer
2012-03-22
A young Chinese Go board game player arrives in Japan for training. He doesn't speak Japanese and be
As the Clouds Scatter
1961-07-09
A provincial bus driver plans to marry his conductress, but one night he glimpses the woman he once
The Sunshine Girl
1963-04-18
A young factory worker struggles to figure out what she wants to do with her life.
The Rainbow Seeker 2
1997-12-27
Sequel to The Rainbow Seeker where Ryo meets Katsu on a small island in the south of Japan. There, h
Our Happiness Alone
1964-03-29
Mototsugu is the younger son of Akira Sakawa, a director of an advertising agency whose mother, Nobu
The Lovable Tramp
1966-11-12
Saotome is a white-collar worker on the brink of a burnout who one day strikes up a friendship with
Honokaa Boy
2009-03-14
Leo, a young Japanese college student, travels to Hawaii and eventually falls in love with Maray, an
Karate Cop 2
1983-07-02
Karate expert Katayama (Takeda) investigates the robbery of a bank in Hokkaido, where an apple seed
The Image of Mother
1963-12-24
A resolute young man searching for his mother, whom he was separated from as a child, defies a famil
Tora-san's Tropical Fever
1980-08-02
When cabaret singer Lily writes Toraya about her illness, Tora-san rushes to Okinawa to be by her si
Hadashi no hanayome
1962-10-24
Japanese comedy film.
Gamblers' Luck
1966-03-19
A group of ne'er-do-wells live happily in the slums of what is now Tokyo and have a number of advent
Che, Che, Che with Love
1965-01-03
A musical romance.
Women Who Do Not Divorce
1986-10-25
Keiichi (Kenichi Hagiwara) is a weather man. He gets involved with two married women, Yoshiko (Mitsu
Glory on the Summit
1962-07-29
A treasury official passed over for promotion and obsessed with careerism interferes in the lives of
Only the Cat Knows
2019-05-10
Masaru and Yukiko have been married 44 years. They have three children who live independently from t
The Night We Danced
1963-12-14
Follows the lives of three sisters who have a dance act together.
Lover's Duet
1967-09-30
A melodrama about a talented singer who finally makes her debut. A remake of the 1939 film of the sa
Twenty-Four Eyes
1980-10-10
TV adaptation of the novel "Twenty-Four Eyes", combining animation with a few live-action scenes.
Tora-san, Wish You Were Here
2019-12-27
The 50th film in Tora-san series, using the old footages and newly shot scenes to celebrate the 50th
Weathering with You
2019-07-19
The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo,
Howl's Moving Castle
2004-09-09
Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses
Zatoichi: The Last
2010-05-29
A blind master swordsman attempts to lead a quiet life with his wife but he is provoked back into ba
Let's Have A Dream
1967-01-02
A Japanese stage actor in Yokohama is terminally ill, and is determined to end his life, but doesn’t
Song of Love
1967-04-29
The life in a small village in Shikoku and the love story between two young people.
The Greatest Challenge of All
1967-08-05
After an argument with his father a son leaves his home and comes back only, as an adult, many years
Vagabond Schemer
1969-03-15
The return of a man to Japan from Borneo creates chaos in a village.
The Million Dollar Pursuit
1968-01-04
Burned out butcher Hazama meets a woman at a restaurant and is asked to help her deliver a bag of di
Shichinin no keiji
1963-01-27
Miyoko Sekiguchi, who works at a second-rate trading company, and car mechanic Koji Fukumoto are in
My Voiceless Friends
1972-04-29
A man who survived the war carries the will of his comrades in arms, walking across the country visi
Get Married, Mother
1962-09-01
461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son
2020-11-06
Kazuki Suzumoto is divorced and he lives with his 15-year-old son Kouki. Kouki is in a susceptible t
Tora-san Goes North
1987-08-15
When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune)
Warm Current
1966-04-29
Arc
2021-06-25
Rina is living a nomadic existence when at age 19 she meets her mentor Ema and gets a job doing "Bod
55th anniversary performance of Tora-San: Rakugo, Talk and Tora Jiro Returns
2024-09-07
This special performance was held to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the release of the film Tor
Tokyo Taxi
2025-11-21
One day, taxi driver Koji Usami is tasked with driving 85-year-old Sumire Takano from Shibamata, Tok
Kaiun ryokō
1971-03-03
1971 Japanese movie
Noren to hanayome
Romantic comedy
Lightning
1967-11-11
喜劇・大安旅行
1968-12-28
Inochi hateru hi made
1966-11-26
1966 Japanese movie
Kigeki yūwaku ryokō
1972-02-05
1972 Japanese movie
白い南風
1961-08-13
1961 Japanese movie
Tokyo do mannaka
1974-06-01
Set in the downtown area in the heart of Tokyo, this film depicts the lives of poor but kind-hearted
Kekkon shimasu
1969-03-29
1969 Japanese movie
Zettai tasū
1965-05-28
女たちの庭
1967-07-19
喜劇 金の実る樹に恋が咲く
1961-10-25
海抜0米
1964-08-01