Sachiko Hidari - Actor Profile

Sachiko Hidari

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 29, 1930
Birth Place: Toyama, Japan

About Sachiko Hidari

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Sachiko Hidari (左 幸子, Hidari Sachiko, 29 June 1930 – 7 November 2001) was a Japanese film actress. She appeared in 42 films between 1952 and 1995. At the 14th Berlin International Film Festival she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress for her roles in Kanojo to kare and The Insect Woman. In 1977, she directed and starred in the film The Far Road, which was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sachiko Hidari,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sachiko Hidari Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sachiko Hidari reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Sachiko Hidari'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 Such is Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sachiko Hidari Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sachiko Hidari's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sachiko Hidari has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Sukiyaki Hanako Mihara Super Hit Similar →
1995 Just One Time - Flop Similar →
1985 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Osamu's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1985 Song of the Spring Pony - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Double Suicide of Sonezaki O-Sai Average Similar →
1977 The Far Road - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Barefoot Gen Mother Flop Similar →
1972 Under the Flag of the Rising Sun Sakie Togashi Super Hit Similar →
1971 Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu Tatsuko Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza - Hit Similar →
1966 Our Wonderful Years Tora Yoshida Hit Similar →
1966 Bride of the Andes - Hit Similar →
1965 A Fugitive from the Past Yae Sugito Hit Similar →
1964 The Scarlet Camellia Osono Flop Similar →
1963 The Insect Woman Tome Matsuki Hit Similar →
1963 She and He Naoko Ishikawa Hit Similar →
1963 Hoshikuzu no Machi - Flop Similar →
1963 Escape from Hell Orin Hit Similar →
1962 At the Side of the Bridge 2 - Flop Similar →
1962 At the Side of the Bridge - Flop Similar →
1962 This Madding Crowd Osei Hit Similar →
1962 Nokosa reta ko tonoko shita haha to - Flop Similar →
1960 Dare yori mo kimi o aisu - Flop Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe Ibaragi-dôji / Ibaraki-dôji Hit Similar →
1960 A Woman's Testament - Average Similar →
1959 A Killed Stewardess: White or Black Shizuko Futami Super Hit Similar →
1959 A Thousand Flying Cranes Otaki Hit Similar →
1959 The Cast-Off Sachiko Nishiyama Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Song of the Cart - Hit Similar →
1958 The Boy Who Came Back Keiko Midorikawa Super Hit Similar →
1957 Warm Current Gin Ishiwata Super Hit Similar →
1957 Temptation Hideko Sugimoto / Yûko Sugimoto Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era Osome Hit Similar →
1957 Madam - Flop Similar →
1957 Mehyō to Narazu Mono - Flop Similar →
1956 Family of Sorrow - Flop Similar →
1956 Seishun wo warera ni Minami Minami Super Hit Similar →
1956 Darkness at Noon Kaneko Nagai Hit Similar →
1956 Called to the Stand - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Balloon Ruiko Aso Average Similar →
1956 I'm Not the Criminal Yuki Flop Similar →
1955 Such is Life Okiku Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Maid's Kid - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Ofukuro - Hit Similar →
1954 The Cock Crows Twice - Hit Similar →
1954 A Billionaire Asako Hit Similar →
1954 The Black Current - Super Hit Similar →
1954 An Inn at Osaka Oyone Super Hit Similar →
1953 Shishun no izumi Moyoko Hit Similar →
1953 親馬鹿花合戦 - Flop Similar →

Sachiko Hidari - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sachiko Hidari?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sachiko Hidari is "Such is Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sachiko Hidari acted in?

Sachiko Hidari has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sachiko Hidari?

Other notable films include "The Black Current", "Seishun wo warera ni", and "A Killed Stewardess: White or Black".

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