Chieko Naniwa Biography
Naniwa Chieko (real name: Nanko Kikuno, November 19, 1907 – December 22 , 1973) was a Japanese actress. Due to poverty, she was unable to receive an elementary school education and struggled with being illiterate. Later, through her own efforts, she learned to read and write, and overcame illiteracy. She appeared in works such as A Geisha, Throne of Blood, Equinox Flower, and Twenty-Four Eyes.
She appeared in films by many of the great directors of her time. She died of gastrointestinal bleeding on December 22, 1973, at the age of 66. After her death, she was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure , Fourth Class .
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Chieko Naniwa Quotes
Command and Uncertainty in Fort Leadership
Yoshiaki Miki:
Can you see the future as I see you?
Old Ghost Woman:
Honorable Captain Miki. You are in command of Fort Two. Today you will take command of Fort One.
Yoshiaki Miki:
Command of Fort One?
Yoshiaki Miki:
And what then?
Old Ghost Woman:
Your luck turns slower... but it lasts longer than that of Captain Washizu.
Yoshiaki Miki:
Slower? How do you mean?
Old Ghost Woman:
Your son will eventually become the Lord of Cobweb Castle.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
