Junko Kano - Actor Profile

Junko Kano

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1936
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Junko Kano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Junko Kano 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 Junko Kano's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Junko Kano'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 Chance Meeting, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Junko Kano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Junko Kano's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Chance Meeting (1958) movie poster
★10.0

Chance Meeting: Aya successfully stages a fashion show in Osaka and in the train on her way home to Tokyo accidentally treads on a man's

Chance Meeting

1958•Drama
★10.0
Buddha (1961) movie poster
★10.0

Buddha: An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritu

Buddha

1961•Drama
★10.0
Their Legacy (1962) movie poster
★10.0

Their Legacy: Heitaro, who had served his firm loyally for 30 years, reaches the retirement age. He has four unmarried daughters and d

Their Legacy

1962•Drama
★9.0
Across the Darkness (1959) movie poster
★9.0

Across the Darkness: A journalist decides to do his own investigation after a series of strange murders are committed during a local election

Across the Darkness

1959•Action
★8.5
The Makioka Sisters (1959) movie poster
★8.5

The Makioka Sisters: Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makiok

The Makioka Sisters

1959•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Junko Kano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1963 Typhoon Reporter - Flop Similar →
1963 When Women Lie Harumi Shinko Super Hit Similar →
1963 Black Report Ayako Kataoka Hit Similar →
1962 Forbidden - Flop Similar →
1962 A Woman's Life Tomoei Tsutsumi Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Great Wall - Hit Similar →
1962 Akiko - Flop Similar →
1962 Ashita au hito - Flop Similar →
1962 The Midday Trap Naoko Flop Similar →
1962 Kakkoii wakamono tachi - Flop Similar →
1962 Black Test Car Masako Usami Hit Similar →
1962 Red Love, Green Love Sanae Oda Flop Similar →
1962 Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo - Flop Similar →
1962 Black Lizard Sanae Iwase Hit Similar →
1962 Night Mist Makes Women Cry Minako Honjo Super Hit Similar →
1962 Their Legacy - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Buddha Matangi Super Hit Similar →
1961 Refresher Course for Wives - Flop Similar →
1961 A Design for Dying - Hit Similar →
1961 Shin Jinsei Gekijo - Flop Similar →
1961 Triangle Moods Midori Flop Similar →
1961 Bara to ryū - Flop Similar →
1961 Nocturne of a Woman - Hit Similar →
1960 Black Sea of Trees Sachiko Flop Similar →
1960 Dare yori mo kimi o aisu - Flop Similar →
1960 Patterns of Love - Flop Similar →
1960 Fool's Love Naomi Hit Similar →
1960 Kirai Kirai Kirai - Flop Similar →
1960 A Woman's Testament - Average Similar →
1960 The Grave Tells All - Flop Similar →
1959 Across the Darkness Motomi Torii Super Hit Similar →
1959 A Storm Zone Misa Niijima Flop Similar →
1959 Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Odd Obsession Toshiko Kenmochi Average Similar →
1959 The Cast-Off Kyoko Sawai Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Makioka Sisters - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Nusumareta Endan Sachiko Ozumi Flop Similar →
1958 Gomen asobase Hanamuko sensei - Flop Similar →
1958 Accomplice - Flop Similar →
1958 Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion Hagie Hit Similar →
1958 The Women Divers - Flop Similar →
1958 Thirst - Hit Similar →
1958 Love River - Flop Similar →
1958 Mother Chieko Yuasa Flop Similar →
1958 Chance Meeting Fusae Shimazaki Super Hit Similar →
1957 Jū nana-sai no dangai - Flop Similar →
1957 Warm Current - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly Akiko Hayakawa Average Similar →
1957 Night Butterflies Fumie Hit Similar →
1957 Morning Whistling - Flop Similar →

Junko Kano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Junko Kano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Junko Kano is "Chance Meeting" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Junko Kano acted in?

Junko Kano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Junko Kano?

Other notable films include "Buddha", "Their Legacy", and "Across the Darkness".

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