Ikuko Mōri

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 25, 1933

Birth Place: Sukumo, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ikuko Mōri reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ikuko Mōri's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ikuko Mōri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rabble Tactics, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ikuko Mōri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ikuko Mōri's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Rabble Tactics: The warlords overrun the country while the farmers are starving, and forced to become soldiers to keep the wolf from the

Rabble Tactics

1963•War

★10.0

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963) movie poster

★10.0

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie: The shogun's vassal Harima Aoyama and a chamber maid are in love with each other, but they cannot be together due to a d

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie

1963•Drama

★9.0

Kanto Woman Yakuza:

Kanto Woman Yakuza

1968

★8.0

★8.0

The Lightning Sword: Shinjiro is a rambler, a single sword carrying lone wolf with only his fighting skills to protect him. He doesn’t know w

The Lightning Sword

1962•Adventure

★7.7

★7.7

Broken Swords: The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a

Broken Swords

1969•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ikuko Mōri.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1969	Haunted Castle	Sawanoi	Average	Similar →
1969	Prison Break	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	The Curse of the Ghost	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Lefty Fencer	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Broken Swords	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare	Long-Necked Monster	Average	Similar →
1968	Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Kanto Woman Yakuza	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	The Two Bodyguards	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters	Ronin's Wife	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi Challenged	Waitress at Fukube	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi the Outlaw	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps	-	Average	Similar →
1966	Drunken Harbor	Oshichi	Flop	Similar →
1966	Assignment Cloud	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Betrayal	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Rampaging Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Adventures of Zatoichi	Hanokama	Hit	Similar →
1964	Fight, Zatoichi, Fight	Babysitting prostitute	Hit	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Zatoichi's Flashing Sword	Yasugoro's sister	Hit	Similar →
1964	Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Homeless Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Rabble Tactics	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	A Samurai Never Tells a Lie	Usugumo Tayu	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Shinsengumi Chronicles	Koei Kikyôya	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Lightning Sword	Oharu	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	Diary of a Mad Old Man	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Fencing Master	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Destiny's Son	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Tale of Zatoichi	Oyutaka	Hit	Similar →
1962	Third Generation's Loyalty Offering	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Keshin	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Actress and the Three Rascals	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Radiant Prince	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Tabiwa Oiroke	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Vagabonds from Badgerville	Miss Tanuki F	Hit	Similar →
1960	Anchin and Kiyohime	Sanae	Flop	Similar →
1960	Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Bonchi	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Utamaro, Painter of the Woman	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Jirocho Fuji	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Ojo-kichiza	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Woman and the Pirate	錦	Flop	Similar →
1959	Blue Snake Bath	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Obsessive Snake	-	Average	Similar →
1958	White Snake Woman	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly	Mieko	Average	Similar →

Ikuko Mōri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ikuko Mōri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ikuko Mōri is "Rabble Tactics" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ikuko Mōri acted in?

Ikuko Mōri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ikuko Mōri?

Other notable films include "A Samurai Never Tells a Lie", "Kanto Woman Yakuza", and "The Lightning Sword".