Noriko Sengoku

Biography

Noriko Sengoku was a Japanese film and television actress who debuted in 1947 and rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in several of Akira Kurosawa's early films, including Drunken Angel and Seven Samurai. After surviving the Hiroshima atomic bombing by being away from the city while giving birth, Sengoku became known for her nuanced performances, particularly as a spiteful landlady.