Rie Nakagawa was an American actress born on August 13, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for her roles in The Hell-Fated Courtesan, Man & Woman Sexology: Private Lessons, and Morning of Ecstasy. She passed away from lung cancer on June 14, 2016, in Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Rie Nakagawa’s early life in Tokyo played a significant role in shaping her acting career. While specific details about her family are not widely documented, her dedication to her craft was apparent in many of her performances throughout the years.
Career Highlights
Nakagawa began her acting journey in the early 1970s and quickly gained recognition for her roles in various films. She became well-known for her performances in the genre of pink film, which are adult-themed Japanese films. Her talent and charisma in front of the camera earned her a loyal fan base.
Death and Legacy
Rie Nakagawa died on June 14, 2016, after battling lung cancer. She is remembered not only for her significant contributions to Japanese cinema but also for the impact she had on the adult film industry during her career. Her work left a lasting mark, inspiring future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 女地獄 森は濡れた | 1973-05-23 | Yoko |
| 歌麿 夢と知りせば | 1977-02-20 | Kujaku |
| 竜馬暗殺 | 1974-08-02 | Chô |
| （秘）女郎責め地獄 | 1973-04-14 | Osen |
| 恋人たちは濡れた | 1973-03-24 | Yoko(洋子) |
| 花弁のしずく | 1972-02-09 | Yukie Komaki |
| 愛欲の罠 | 1973-12-15 | Mami |
| ＯＬ日記 牝猫の匂い | 1972-01-19 | Chihiro Tachibana(立花千弘) |
| 恍惚の朝 | 1972-06-07 | Miho |
| 愛に濡れたわたし | 1973-07-25 | Woman |
| 男女性事学 個人授業 | 1974-06-08 | Sachiko Shinohara |
| ラブホテル | 1985-08-03 | Masayo Ohta |
| (秘)女郎残酷色地獄 | 1973-10-24 | Okou |
| エロスの誘惑 | 1972-10-07 | Tane |
| 実録飛車角 狼どもの仁義 | 1974-10-05 | |
| ザッツ･ロマンポルノ 女神たちの微笑み | 1988-06-11 | |
| 性教育ママ | 1973-11-20 | Reiko |
| ＯＬ日記 牝猫の情事 | 1972-12-16 | Shinobu Kirino |
| 花十字架 | 1978-08-13 | |
| 湯殿山麓呪い村 | 1984-05-26 |