Haruyo Ichikawa - Actor Profile

Haruyo Ichikawa

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 9, 1913

Haruyo Ichikawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Haruyo Ichikawa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Haruyo Ichikawa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Haruyo Ichikawa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 元祿美少年記, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Haruyo Ichikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Haruyo Ichikawa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
元祿美少年記 (1955) movie poster
★10.0

元祿美少年記: On February 4th of the 16th year of the Genroku era, Yatō Uemon no Shichi reminisces while waiting his turn for seppuku

元祿美少年記

1955
★10.0
Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō (1942) movie poster
★10.0

Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō: 1942 Japanese movie

Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō

1942
★9.0
Taiko's Rising in the World (1938) movie poster
★9.0

Taiko's Rising in the World: Taikoki is a legendary biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who rose to the office of taikō. And the story of this film is a

Taiko's Rising in the World

1938•Drama
★8.0
Takamaru and Kikumaru (1959) movie poster
★8.0

Takamaru and Kikumaru: Two brothers, Takamaru and Kikumaru, are living with their father, Hakuraku-Ou, until one day Hakuraku-Ou is killed by "

Takamaru and Kikumaru

1959•Adventure
★8.0
The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps (1962) movie poster
★8.0

The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps: The last fight put up by remaining forces and a special volunteer nursing corps in 1944-5.

The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps

1962•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Haruyo Ichikawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Secret Love - Flop Similar →
1962 The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps - Super Hit Similar →
1962 大吉ぼんのう鏡 - Flop Similar →
1959 Takamaru and Kikumaru - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Yaneura no Onna-tachi - Flop Similar →
1956 流轉 お照 Flop Similar →
1956 A Rainbow at Every Turn - Flop Similar →
1956 Shirai Gonpachi - Flop Similar →
1955 元祿美少年記 母たか Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Tattered Wings - Average Similar →
1954 Always in My Heart Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart - Hit Similar →
1953 Wild Lion - Flop Similar →
1953 Merciless Blade - Flop Similar →
1953 Otome no shinsatsu-shitsu - Flop Similar →
1952 Himitsu - Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Life of a Horse Trader Haruno Hit Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star - Flop Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind - Flop Similar →
1951 Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan Okon Flop Similar →
1951 Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen - Flop Similar →
1951 豪快三人男 - Flop Similar →
1951 The Woman’s Reflective Pool Kikue Flop Similar →
1950 The Emperor's Hat - Flop Similar →
1950 The Burning Prison - Flop Similar →
1950 G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape - Flop Similar →
1949 Saheiji’s Casebooks: The Purple Hood Ohide Flop Similar →
1948 Kōfuku no genkai - Flop Similar →
1948 G-Men of Japan - Flop Similar →
1947 Todoroki Sensei - Flop Similar →
1946 The Okagura Brothers - Flop Similar →
1946 Meiji no kyōdai - Flop Similar →
1945 最後の攘夷党 - Hit Similar →
1945 東海水滸伝 - Flop Similar →
1945 Ryū no misaki - Flop Similar →
1943 Initiation of the Two-Sword Style Akemi Average Similar →
1942 Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon Lady Mego Average Similar →
1942 Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō - Super Hit Similar →
1941 Festival Across the Sea - Flop Similar →
1939 Singing Lovebirds Oharu (daughter of Kyosai) Average Similar →
1939 Sea Raiding Unit - Flop Similar →
1938 Taiko's Rising in the World - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Crybaby Apprentice - Average Similar →
1938 The Skull Coin - Flop Similar →
1937 Young People Keiko Enami Average Similar →
1937 The Daughter of the Samurai Hideko Kanda Average Similar →
1935 Capricious Young Man - Hit Similar →
1934 Diary of a Bride - Flop Similar →
1934 銃後に咲く 春子 Flop Similar →

Haruyo Ichikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Haruyo Ichikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Haruyo Ichikawa is "元祿美少年記" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Haruyo Ichikawa acted in?

Haruyo Ichikawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Haruyo Ichikawa?

Other notable films include "Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō", "Taiko's Rising in the World", and "Takamaru and Kikumaru".

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