Sawako Kitahara - Actor Profile

Sawako Kitahara

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 19, 1964
Birth Place: Kamifukuoka, Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Sawako Kitahara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sawako Kitahara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Sawako Kitahara'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 Kagerô 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sawako Kitahara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sawako Kitahara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kagerô 2 (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Kagerô 2: An entertainment drama depicting the conflict of yakuza, centering on the female torso and her sister's feud.

Kagerô 2

1996•Crime
★7.0
Nemuri Kyōshirō (1989) movie poster
★7.0

Nemuri Kyōshirō: Kyoshiro rescues Shizu who was being abused by her husband, even since she had been violated by the man posing as Ieyosh

Nemuri Kyōshirō

1989•Action
★6.7
Dark Society in the East (1993) movie poster
★6.7

Dark Society in the East: A story about the activities of Southeast Asian Mafia gangs in Shinjuku. Ryosuke Kano is an ex French Foreign Legion sol

Dark Society in the East

1993•Crime
★5.3
Summer Secrets (1982) movie poster
★5.3

Summer Secrets: Two high school girls get mixed up in murder while investigating the disappearance of a classmate.

Summer Secrets

1982•Drama
★3.2
Seicho Matsumoto Special: Fingers (2006) movie poster
★3.2

Seicho Matsumoto Special: Fingers: Fukue Yumiko is a struggling actress who isn't afraid to lie, cheat, or exploit her own sexuality if it means her own su

Seicho Matsumoto Special: Fingers

2006•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Sawako Kitahara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Sanctuary 2: The Boss' Longest Day - Flop Similar →
2018 Sanctuary: The Boss' Longest Day - Flop Similar →
2006 Seicho Matsumoto Special: Fingers Reiko Flop Similar →
2003 Summer Breeze - Flop Similar →
1999 Junji Inagawa's the Story of Terror IV - Flop Similar →
1999 The King of Minami: Permanent Scar - Flop Similar →
1998 Heisei Zankeiden: The Wolf Slashes! - Flop Similar →
1997 Black Suit Legend Miho Flop Similar →
1996 Kagerô 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Mad Dog - Flop Similar →
1993 Lady Weapon: Female Leopard Kaori Haruna Flop Similar →
1993 Dark Society in the East Michiyo Katayama Hit Similar →
1993 Dochinpira 4 - Flop Similar →
1990 The Edo Murders: Sasachi's First Case - Flop Similar →
1989 Nemuri Kyōshirō - Hit Similar →
1986 Ryota from Mandalaya - Flop Similar →
1982 Summer Secrets Sawako Kitabayashi Flop Similar →

Sawako Kitahara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sawako Kitahara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sawako Kitahara is "Kagerô 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sawako Kitahara acted in?

Sawako Kitahara has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sawako Kitahara?

Other notable films include "Nemuri Kyōshirō", "Dark Society in the East", and "Summer Secrets".

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