Haruna Takase
Haruna Takase, born on January 3, 1954, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Japanese actress. She is known for her roles in films and television dramas. Takase began her acting career while studying at Waseda University. Notably, she participated in theater and self-produced films directed by Yoshiyuki Fukuda, such as "I Broke My Arm" (僕は腕を折った, 1975). Her debut came in 1977 with the TV drama series "Ichiban Hoshi," but she had to withdraw from her leading role due to health issues. She also faced other setbacks, including being cast for the role of Garasha in the film "Makai Tensho" (魔界転生, 1981) and dropping out due to illness. However, Takase continued to build her career with notable roles, such as portraying a young wife indulging in a lesbian relationship in the film "Manji", depicting the tragic double suicide of Dazai Osamu and Tomie Yamazaki in the Nikkatsu Roman Porno film "Musashino Shinju" (武蔵野心中, 1983), and starring alongside Tsutomu Yamazaki in Juzo Itami's directorial debut, "The Funeral" (お葬式, 1984). She gained recognition for her captivating performances and became known as the "Queen of Erotic Scenes," showcasing her voluptuous physique and seductive acting style. Takase was selected as the calendar girl for Scotch Whisky "Cutty Sark," a popular prize featuring actresses in nude calendars. She appeared in various films, including "Ageman" (あげまん, 1990) and "A Patient" (大病人, 1993), as well as in historical drama series, two-hour dramas, theater productions, and talk shows. After marrying a salaryman, Takase dedicated herself to being a full-time housewife. (Source: Wikipedia Japan "高瀬春奈")
The Unspoiled Diamond
as uncreditedA college student has an affair with a married, middle-aged teacher.
Movie pageThe Funeral
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Movie pageIzo
as Lucky MotherIzo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of...
Movie pageManji
as Sonoko (Nechan)Kleptomaniac Sonoko and young, beautiful Mitsuko begin an unusual love affair which develops...
Movie pageMusashino shinjū
as Tomie YamazakiThe life and affairs of a famous writer is seen through the eyes of his last mistress.
Movie pageTales of a Golden Geisha
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Movie pageThe Last Dance
as Aya KamishimaA successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on...
Movie pageShe-Shogun
as KumoiThe rise to power of the famed Lady Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the 'Ooku' (the women's...
Movie pageThe Gate of Youth Part 2
as uncreditedMid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.
Movie pageMaking of Daibyonin
as SelfA behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind Juzo Itami's "Daibyonin" a.k.a. "The...
Movie pageRyota from Mandalaya
as uncreditedLive-action adaptation of Jun Hatanaka's manga "Mandaraya no Ryota".
Movie pageMonster Woman '88
as uncreditedSatomi is young woman that works in computer communication. One day she receives a strange...
Movie pageDog Fighter Thug Detective
as uncreditedA private detective who usually lives a self-deprecating life, drowning in alcohol and Mahjong....
Movie pageIchibanboshi
as 佐藤千夜子The 19th NHK Asadora. A dramatization of the life of the singer Chiyako Sato. Michiko Godai...
TV Show pageKagerou no Tsuji
as Shinagawa IkuyoSakazaki Iwane is a ronin who spends idle days in Edo. Until a few months ago, he was a...
TV Show page川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
as uncreditedNHK's 50th-anniversary memorial drama serial. This drama consisting of several short stories...
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