Sadako Sawamura - Actor Profile

Sadako Sawamura

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 11, 1908
Birth Place: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sadako Sawamura reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sadako Sawamura's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 66% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sadako Sawamura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tale of Army Brutality, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sadako Sawamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sadako Sawamura's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sadako Sawamura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze - Average Similar →
1967 Flower Cards Chivalry - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Kii River Ichi, housekeeper Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Sky Full of Tears Kikue Sugisaki Average Similar →
1965 A Fugitive from the Past Motojima's Wife Hit Similar →
1964 Sweet Sweat Matsuko Super Hit Similar →
1964 A Story from Echigo - Hit Similar →
1963 Tale of Army Brutality Toki, Yahichi's mother Super Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Four Sisters Makiko Average Similar →
1962 Lady Sen and Hideyori Yodogimi Super Hit Similar →
1962 Our Marriage Mother Hit Similar →
1962 In Search of Mother Otora Average Similar →
1961 The Catch Katsu Average Similar →
1961 Girls of the Night Kitamura Average Similar →
1961 Zero Focus Mrs. Sotaro Uhara Average Similar →
1960 Late Autumn Fumiko Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Youth in Fury Aki Katsura Hit Similar →
1960 The Wandering Princess Kazuko Sugawara Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Toshiko Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Cast-Off Fumiko Average Similar →
1959 Good Morning Kayoko Fukui Super Hit Similar →
1959 Souls in the Moonlight III - Hit Similar →
1958 Little Peach - Average Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II Otsuno Hit Similar →
1957 The Blue Sky Maiden Tatsuko Ono Hit Similar →
1957 When It Rains, It Pours Tane Abe Average Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Oshima's aunt Hit Similar →
1956 Bridge of Japan - Hit Similar →
1956 A Wife's Heart - Hit Similar →
1956 Street of Shame Tatsuko Taya Super Hit Similar →
1955 So Young, So Bright - Average Similar →
1955 The Romance of Yushima - Average Similar →
1955 Here Is a Spring - Hit Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary - Hit Similar →
1954 Late Chrysanthemums Nobu Hit Similar →
1953 Love Letter Bookstor's owner Hit Similar →
1953 Tokyo Profile Kiyoko Hit Similar →
1953 Miniature - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart Jewelry shop proprietress Super Hit Similar →
1952 Mother Osei Hit Similar →
1952 The Life of Oharu Sasaya's wife Owasa Super Hit Similar →
1951 Dancing Girl Mitsue Average Similar →
1949 Broken Drum Yasuko Hit Similar →
1949 Goblin Courier - Average Similar →
1948 Women of the Night - Hit Similar →
1942 Mother Never Dies - Average Similar →
1941 A Man's Flower Road of Triumph - Average Similar →
1941 Horse Kikuko Yamashita Average Similar →

Sadako Sawamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sadako Sawamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sadako Sawamura is "Tale of Army Brutality" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sadako Sawamura acted in?

Sadako Sawamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sadako Sawamura?

Other notable films include "Flower Cards Chivalry", "Hero of the Red Light District", and "Lady Sen and Hideyori".