Jitsuko Yoshimura
Actor
Jitsuko Yoshimura (吉村実子 Yoshimura Jitsuko, born 18 April 1943) is a Japanese actress. She was discovered by Shohei Imamura as a newcomer and cast in the film Pigs and Battleships. She went on to appear in The Insect Woman and Onibaba. She retired from acting in 1970, but returned in 1980 and continues to work to this day.
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Who is Jitsuko Yoshimura?+
Jitsuko Yoshimura is a veteran Japanese film and television actress who rose to prominence during the golden age of Japanese cinema in the 1960s.
What is Jitsuko Yoshimura known for?+
She is best known for her memorable lead and supporting roles in critically acclaimed masterworks such as Onibaba, The Insect Woman, and Pigs and Battleships.
What kind of work does Jitsuko Yoshimura make?+
She works primarily in Japanese dramatic and genre cinema, spanning psychological horror, gritty crime thrillers, and social dramas.
