Biography and filmography

Mitsuko Kusabue

Mitsuko Kusabue (草笛 光子, Kusabue Mitsuko, born October 22, 1933 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actress.

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Movies (148)

Meet Me at Angie’s Bar

Meet Me at Angie’s Bar

2025

Aimitagai

Aimitagai

2024

90 Years Old – So What?

90 Years Old – So What?

2024 · Aiko Satō

Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023 · Chiharu Yaguchi

What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?

What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?

2021 · Yoshino Goto

They Say Nothing Stays the Same

They Say Nothing Stays the Same

2019 · Woman on the Boat

Walking with My Grandma

Walking with My Grandma

2018 · Kiyo Takayama

4.50 from Paddington

4.50 from Paddington

2018 · Suzume Amano

Proof of the Man

Proof of the Man

2017

Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor

Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor

2016 · Tokiko Hongo

The Magnificent Nine

The Magnificent Nine

2016 · Juzaburo’s Mother

化石の微笑み

化石の微笑み

2015 · Izawa Sachiko

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

2015 · Koshaku Todoroki

0.5 mm

0.5 mm

2014 · Shizue Makabe

Chain of Flowers

Chain of Flowers

2013 · Rika's grandmother

Home: The House Imp

Home: The House Imp

2012 · Sumiyo Takahashi

Dendera

Dendera

2011 · Mei Mitsuboshi

Abacus and Sword

Abacus and Sword

2010 · Obabasama

樅ノ木は残った

樅ノ木は残った

2010

The Unbroken

The Unbroken

2009 · Masae Onchi

Nagaiki Kyousou

Nagaiki Kyousou

2008 · 綿谷規子

Kiri no hi

Kiri no hi

2008

Murder of the Inugami Clan

Murder of the Inugami Clan

2006 · Koto no Shisho

Angel's Ladder

Angel's Ladder

2006

What the Snow Brings

What the Snow Brings

2005 · Shizuko Yazaki

Siberian Express 2

Siberian Express 2

2001 · rei rei yo

Rex: A Dinosaur's Story

Rex: A Dinosaur's Story

1993 · Sanae Ito

She-Shogun

She-Shogun

1990

The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls

The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls

1990 · Tsubone Kasuga

The Wives of Rokumeikan

The Wives of Rokumeikan

1988

Yakuza Ladies 2

Yakuza Ladies 2

1987 · Matsuyo Hitobashi

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

1986

And Then

And Then

1985 · Umeko Nagai

Oar

Oar

1985 · Osada

The Wangan Highway

The Wangan Highway

1984 · Ikuko Sugimoto

Nogare no machi

Nogare no machi

1983

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

1981

The House of Hanging

The House of Hanging

1979 · Junko Amamiya

The Phoenix

The Phoenix

1978 · Iyo

Queen Bee

Queen Bee

1978 · Otomi

Sugata Sanshiro

Sugata Sanshiro

1977 · Osen

Island of Hell

Island of Hell

1977 · Osayo

Lullaby to Kill

Lullaby to Kill

1977 · Atsuko Yura - Yasuko's Mother

The Inugami Family

The Inugami Family

1976 · Umeko Inugami

Elegy

Elegy

1976 · Akiko Katsuragi

First Love

First Love

1972

Five Gents and a Kuniang

Five Gents and a Kuniang

1970 · Tokioka Maya

Five Gents Fly to Taiwan

Five Gents Fly to Taiwan

1970 · Maya Tokioka

Travels of Lord Mito

Travels of Lord Mito

1969 · Oman

Battle of the Japan Sea

Battle of the Japan Sea

1969 · Mrs. Togo

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Part II

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Part II

1969 · Madame of “Highness” bar

When Love Awakens

When Love Awakens

1969

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu

1969 · Madam of Bar “Highness”

Young Guy Graduates

Young Guy Graduates

1969

Devils-in-Law

Devils-in-Law

1968

Two in the Shadow

Two in the Shadow

1967 · Ayako

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967 · Wakayo (Geisha)

Swindler Meets Swindler

Swindler Meets Swindler

1966

3 Raccoon Dogs

3 Raccoon Dogs

1966 · Asako

Taming an Unruly Girl

Taming an Unruly Girl

1966

King of the Raccoon Dogs

King of the Raccoon Dogs

1966

The Stranger Within a Woman

The Stranger Within a Woman

1966 · Yumiko Kato

More Than 10,000 Women But...

More Than 10,000 Women But...

1966 · Toshiko Nagashima

You Can If You Try

You Can If You Try

1965

Sequel Western King, Eastern Leader

Sequel Western King, Eastern Leader

1965

Rampaging Dog

Rampaging Dog

1965

President's Ninja Trick Book Part II

President's Ninja Trick Book Part II

1965 · Tamagiku (Geisha in Gion)

Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

1964

Housing Estates: The Seven Deadly Sins

Housing Estates: The Seven Deadly Sins

1964 · 6th Sin

The Sandal Keeper

The Sandal Keeper

1964

Camellia Gate

Camellia Gate

1964

The Naked Executive

The Naked Executive

1964 · Bar owner

Japan's No. 1 Braggart

Japan's No. 1 Braggart

1964 · Hanae Shimizu

3 Gents in the Snow Country

3 Gents in the Snow Country

1964

Mr. Giant's Victory Flag

Mr. Giant's Victory Flag

1964

Yearning

Yearning

1964 · Hisako Morizono

Hail the 3 Gents

Hail the 3 Gents

1964 · Kyoko ( Club Madam)

Whirlwind

Whirlwind

1964 · Kozato's Aunt

Three Dolls, Three Generations

Three Dolls, Three Generations

1963

A Woman's Life

A Woman's Life

1963 · Shizuo Kinoshita

Samurai Pirate

Samurai Pirate

1963 · Sobei

Japan's No. 1 Playboy

Japan's No. 1 Playboy

1963 · Yuki Sakura

Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong

Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong

1963

Aloha 3 Gents

Aloha 3 Gents

1963 · Mayako (Bar Madam)

3 Gents In Hawaii

3 Gents In Hawaii

1963 · Mayako (Bar Madam)

Travel Stories of a Company President Part II

Travel Stories of a Company President Part II

1963 · Geisha Tōryū

Devices Stronger Than  Women

Devices Stronger Than Women

1963 · Yoko Nakamura (real name: Haruko Oshima)

Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

1962

Born in Sin

Born in Sin

1962

Chûshingura

Chûshingura

1962

A Wanderer's Notebook

A Wanderer's Notebook

1962 · Kyôko Hinatsu

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962 · Boss Sanae

Pig and Goldfish

Pig and Goldfish

1962

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong

1962

Whirlpool of Love

Whirlpool of Love

1962

Three Gentlemen from Tokyo

Three Gentlemen from Tokyo

1962

Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II

Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II

1962

The Wiser Age

The Wiser Age

1962 · Umeko

Shimizu Port Salaryman

Shimizu Port Salaryman

1962

A Cat and Dried Bonito Flakes: The Story of a Swindler

A Cat and Dried Bonito Flakes: The Story of a Swindler

1961

A Night in Hong Kong

A Night in Hong Kong

1961 · Yu Lan

Playboy President: Part II

Playboy President: Part II

1961 · Geisha Shimemaru

The Masterless 47 – Part II

The Masterless 47 – Part II

1961

Happiness of Us Alone

Happiness of Us Alone

1961 · Nobuko, Akiko's sister

Lovers of Ginza

Lovers of Ginza

1961

The Masterless 47

The Masterless 47

1960 · Saiko

The Angry Sea

The Angry Sea

1960 · Katsu

This Greedy Old Skin

This Greedy Old Skin

1960 · Hatsue

Respect, Flatter, and Love

Respect, Flatter, and Love

1960

The Lovelorn Geisha

The Lovelorn Geisha

1960

The Dangerous Kiss

The Dangerous Kiss

1960

Daughters, Wives and a Mother

Daughters, Wives and a Mother

1960 · Kaoru Tani

Bonchi

Bonchi

1960 · Ikako

Beyond the Hills

Beyond the Hills

1960 · Yoshiko Murata

Three Dolls and Three Guys

Three Dolls and Three Guys

1960

The Enchanting Devil

The Enchanting Devil

1959

Seniors, Juniors, Co-Workers

Seniors, Juniors, Co-Workers

1959

New Third-Class Executive

New Third-Class Executive

1959 · Natsuyo

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959 · Kazuko from Gondola

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959 · Rie

Yajikita dōchū sugoroku

Yajikita dōchū sugoroku

1958

Theater of Life

Theater of Life

1958

Adults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth

Adults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth

1958

The College Hero

The College Hero

1958 · Hisami Urano

Flower's Yearning

Flower's Yearning

1958 · Tsuzuki Asako

Tabi sugata nezumi kozō

Tabi sugata nezumi kozō

1958

The Hotelman's Holiday

The Hotelman's Holiday

1958

The Little Actress

The Little Actress

1958

Song for a Bride

Song for a Bride

1958

The Capital of Love

The Capital of Love

1958 · Miyako Morimoto

The Decoy

The Decoy

1957 · Setsuko (Hoshino’s wife)

Schooldays

Schooldays

1957 · Koshiba Harumi

Night Holds a Truth

Night Holds a Truth

1957

On Wings of Love

On Wings of Love

1957 · Eiko Itakura

Forgotten Flower Petal: Conclusion

Forgotten Flower Petal: Conclusion

1957

The Detective Denshichi Case Files: The Beautiful Bat

The Detective Denshichi Case Files: The Beautiful Bat

1957

The Paradise Island Story

The Paradise Island Story

1957

Sound of Youth

Sound of Youth

1956

Denshichi Torimonocho: Female Fox Palanquin

Denshichi Torimonocho: Female Fox Palanquin

1956 · 女房お俊

The Bride and the Treasure

The Bride and the Treasure

1956 · お俊

Ejima and Ikushima

Ejima and Ikushima

1955 · 宇津

The Mask and Destiny

The Mask and Destiny

1955

Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider

Denshichi Torimonocho: Vampire Spider

1955 · お俊

Here Is a Spring

Here Is a Spring

1955

A Woman's Life

A Woman's Life

1955 · Yumiko Kagami

Edo no yubae

Edo no yubae

1954 · お蝶

Haru no Wakakusa

Haru no Wakakusa

1954

Junketsu kakumei

Junketsu kakumei

1953

TV shows (35)