Kunio Tamura

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 15, 1907

Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kunio Tamura reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kunio Tamura'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kunio Tamura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kunio Tamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kunio Tamura's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown (1930) movie poster

★7.0

Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown: While returning by boat to Japan, Yoshie Fujiwara meets a rich woman who suggests him to become a singer thanks to an im

Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown

1930•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Osaka Elegy: Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzl

Osaka Elegy

1936•Drama

★6.2

Mistress of a Foreigner (1930) movie poster

★6.2

Mistress of a Foreigner: Tōjin Okichi is a 1930 film by Kenji Mizoguchi based on the novel by Gisaburo Juichiya. Only 4 minutes have survived. T

Mistress of a Foreigner

1930•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Sweat: Sweat (1929) is a slapstick riff on tendency-film themes, as a bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp

Sweat

1929•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Bangaku no issho: Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku

Bangaku no issho

1933•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kunio Tamura.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1939	Shunjû ittôryû	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Akagaki Genzo	Senta	Flop	Similar →
1936	Osaka Elegy	Dr. Yoko	Hit	Similar →
1935	Capricious Young Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1934	The Elegant Swordsman	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Bangaku no issho	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Revenge Champion	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Return to Heaven	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Mistress of a Foreigner	Matsu	Average	Similar →
1930	Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown	Sankichi	Hit	Similar →
1929	Sweat	Chorotake	Average	Similar →
1929	Metropolitan Symphony	Pin kō	Flop	Similar →

Kunio Tamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kunio Tamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kunio Tamura is "Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kunio Tamura acted in?

Kunio Tamura has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kunio Tamura?

Other notable films include "Osaka Elegy", "Mistress of a Foreigner", and "Sweat".