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Kyōko Enami

Kyōko Enami

Acting • 1942-10-15 • Tokyo, Japan

Kyōko Enami (江波 杏子, Enami Kyōko) was a Japanese film and television actress. Enami was the daughter of the actress Kazuko Enami. She joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959 and made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da. Her first starring role as Noboriryū no Ogin in Onna no toba (1966) was a major hit, and developed into the Woman Gambler series that totaled 17 films. She also had serious roles, and won the best actress award from Kinema Junpo for Tsugaru Jongarabushi (1973). She died rather suddenly at a Tokyo hospital on 27 October 2018 of pulmonary emphysema, having performed on a radio drama only five days before.

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Gokusen8.0

Gokusen

2002

Gamera vs. Barugon6.4

Gamera vs. Barugon

1966

The Wolves7.4

The Wolves

1971

Tsugaru Folksong6.9

Tsugaru Folksong

1973

The Fall of Ako Castle6.8

The Fall of Ako Castle

1978

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness5.6

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness

1977

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