Sumiko Minami - Actor Profile

Sumiko Minami

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 24, 1931

Sumiko Minami Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Sumiko Minami'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 Three Wives: Wild Nights, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sumiko Minami Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sumiko Minami's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sumiko Minami has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Zoom Up: Graduation Photo Yôko's Mother Flop Similar →
1981 Female Beautician Rope Discipline Ayako(綾子) Flop Similar →
1980 Jokôsei: Kikenna Mebae Tomi Ishibashi Flop Similar →
1978 Rope Hell 絹子 Flop Similar →
1977 Lady Chatterly in Tokyo - Flop Similar →
1977 Beauty's Exotic Dance: Torture! - Flop Similar →
1976 Apartment Wife: Secret Call Girl Tsuruko Maruyama Flop Similar →
1976 Kindan: Seifuku no modae Nanae Amamiya Flop Similar →
1975 Red Light Tobita Brothel Haru Super Hit Similar →
1974 Sukeban Deka: Dirty Mary Kaoru Kitami Super Hit Similar →
1974 Office Lady Journal: Ruined Lust Chiyo Super Hit Similar →
1973 Kanto County Sex Unit Chika Flop Similar →
1973 Sex Report From a Female Private Detective: Housewife Prostitution Honey Obara Super Hit Similar →
1973 Afternoon Affair: Kyoto Holy Tapestry Keiko Higuchi Flop Similar →
1972 Afternoon Affair: Rear Window Madame Average Similar →
1972 Three Wives: Wild Nights Itsuko Super Hit Similar →
1972 Apartment Wife: Agony Afternoon Mrs. Abe(阿部夫人) Super Hit Similar →
1972 Nagasaki Butterfly おりん Average Similar →
1972 Love Hunter Mother Flop Similar →
1968 Dice and Swords - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Return to Kanto Prison Hanae Flop Similar →
1967 Immortal Guy - Flop Similar →
1965 Gambling Kitten Ikuyo​ Hit Similar →
1964 The Hunter's Diary Married woman​ Flop Similar →
1964 Red Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1963 Fight of the Gamblers - Average Similar →
1962 Utau abarenbō - Flop Similar →
1962 Satsujin-sha o oe - Flop Similar →
1962 Asu no hanayome - Flop Similar →
1962 Eigo ni yowai otoko azuma wa azuma, nishi wa nishi - Flop Similar →
1962 Kidō sōsahan Tōkyō gozenreiji - Flop Similar →
1962 Shūmatsu-ya hanjō-ki - Flop Similar →
1962 Kidō sōsahan muhō chitai - Flop Similar →
1962 Cat Changed Into Tiger - Flop Similar →
1961 The Storm over Arabia Madame at bar Super Hit Similar →
1961 Gunman's Alley - Flop Similar →
1959 汚れた顔 - Flop Similar →
1958 東京午前三時 - Flop Similar →
1958 Fangs of Night - Flop Similar →
1957 The Naked Woman and the Gun - Hit Similar →
1957 Eight Hours of Terror Tokie Murakami Super Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman Eiko Nangô Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Shadow of Fear Makiko Flop Similar →
1956 快傑耶茶坊 Ima Flop Similar →
1956 Victory Is Ours - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Funny Friend: The Baby and Express - Flop Similar →
1955 The Beautiful Nuns - Flop Similar →
1955 Women of Ginza - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Striving to Live - Flop Similar →
1952 Dôkoku - Flop Similar →

Sumiko Minami - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sumiko Minami?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sumiko Minami is "Three Wives: Wild Nights" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sumiko Minami acted in?

Sumiko Minami has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sumiko Minami?

Other notable films include "Apartment Wife: Agony Afternoon", "Office Lady Journal: Ruined Lust", and "Red Light Tobita Brothel".

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