Rieko Sumi - Actor Profile

Rieko Sumi

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 7, 1928
Birth Place: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Rieko Sumi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Rieko Sumi'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 The Venus' Tear, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rieko Sumi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rieko Sumi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Rieko Sumi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 A Woman’s Road - Flop Similar →
1971 Kigeki: Hanayome sensô Maki Satomi Flop Similar →
1969 Yabanjin no Nekutai - Flop Similar →
1968 I, the Executioner Ginza Bar Madam Hit Similar →
1967 Thoroughbred Women Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1967 Yanagase Blues Tamako Tsubouchi Flop Similar →
1967 When the Cookie Crumbles - Hit Similar →
1966 A Woman's Gamble - Flop Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him Michiyo Super Hit Similar →
1965 Gang's Upward Strategy - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Strange Triangle - Hit Similar →
1965 The Forest of No Escape - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Enforcer Yoriko Tomonaga Super Hit Similar →
1964 Green Fruit - Flop Similar →
1964 Ken Hiroko Kokubun Super Hit Similar →
1963 Hot Spring Policeman Chiyo Inumaru Flop Similar →
1963 The Third Shadow Warrior - Hit Similar →
1963 Black Dividend Setsu Tokumitsu Flop Similar →
1963 Girls Born in August - Flop Similar →
1962 Danchi fujin - Flop Similar →
1962 Akiko - Flop Similar →
1962 A Night to Remember - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Midday Trap Yayoi Akatsuka Flop Similar →
1962 The Venus' Tear - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Yume de aritai - Flop Similar →
1960 Dare yori mo kimi o aisu - Flop Similar →
1960 The Song Lantern - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Ripe and Marriageable Toriko Kazama Super Hit Similar →
1959 Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Snowy Heron - Flop Similar →
1958 Hana no yukyo-den - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Mr. Minami is Very Embarrassed - Flop Similar →
1958 Shogun's Holiday - Flop Similar →
1957 坊ちゃんの特ダネ記者 - Flop Similar →
1957 The Betrothed - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Gonpachi Onami Flop Similar →
1956 Outlaw island - Flop Similar →
1956 The Sentimental Idiot Yuri Flop Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Morishige's Honeymoon - Flop Similar →
1955 Nonki saiban - Flop Similar →
1955 The Missing Heir 千世 Flop Similar →
1955 A Gang of Five Ohatsu Flop Similar →
1955 紋三郎の秀 - Flop Similar →
1954 Jirocho in Disgrace - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Sound of the Mountain Kinuko Hit Similar →
1952 Doctor's Day Off - Hit Similar →
1952 Our Chief, Our Doctor Kikue Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Rainbow-Colored Flower Kazue Flop Similar →
1950 Beyond the Hills - Flop Similar →

Rieko Sumi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rieko Sumi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rieko Sumi is "The Venus' Tear" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rieko Sumi acted in?

Rieko Sumi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rieko Sumi?

Other notable films include "Ripe and Marriageable", "The Song Lantern", and "Gang's Upward Strategy".

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