Sanae Nakahara - Actor Profile

Sanae Nakahara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 31, 1935
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sanae Nakahara 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 Sanae Nakahara'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sanae Nakahara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Guy and I, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sanae Nakahara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sanae Nakahara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
That Guy and I (1961) movie poster
★10.0

That Guy and I: Asada Keiko and Kurokawa Saburo are two young college students. When Keiko visits Saburo's house, she meets his father K

That Guy and I

1961•Romance
★9.0
Frankie the Milkman (1956) movie poster
★9.0

Frankie the Milkman: Roppeita is big in size, clumsy and full of energy. When his grandfather orders him to move out to Tokyo to save a sinki

Frankie the Milkman

1956•Comedy
★8.1
Wolves, Pigs & Men (1964) movie poster
★8.1

Wolves, Pigs & Men: Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu

Wolves, Pigs & Men

1964•Drama
★8.0
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him (1966) movie poster
★8.0

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him: Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966•Crime
★8.0
The Cannery Boat (1953) movie poster
★8.0

The Cannery Boat: Describes the oppressed life of the crab fishermen and their final revolt which is bloodily suppressed by the Royal Navy

The Cannery Boat

1953•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sanae Nakahara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Lily Festival Teruko Satoyama Flop Similar →
1998 Memory & Desire Mrs Kuroda Flop Similar →
1987 Shinran: Path to Purity - Flop Similar →
1982 The Challenge Cashier Average Similar →
1980 Writhing Tongue Sadae Average Similar →
1979 Nomugi Pass - Average Similar →
1978 Komugīro no tenshi suzume to shōnen サブの母 Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Fall of Ako Castle Todano tsubone Hit Similar →
1978 Shogun's Samurai Lady Kusaga Hit Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War Nobu Average Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Hisano Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1975 Song of the Devil - Flop Similar →
1975 Green Lovers - Flop Similar →
1975 Cops vs. Thugs - Average Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Shizuko Murata Hit Similar →
1974 Red Paper Lantern - Average Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Kikue Hit Similar →
1973 Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song Akiko Inagaki Average Similar →
1973 Lady Snowblood Okono Kitahama Super Hit Similar →
1972 Under the Flag of the Rising Sun Mrs. Ochi Super Hit Similar →
1970 If You Were Young: Rage - Average Similar →
1970 Play It Cool Madame Flop Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman - Average Similar →
1969 Japan Organized Crime Boss Katsuko Super Hit Similar →
1969 Secrets of a Woman's Temple - Hit Similar →
1968 I, the Executioner Keiko Hashimoto Hit Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him Maki Kuramoto Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Threat Mother of the baby Hit Similar →
1965 Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire Oryô Average Similar →
1964 Female Ninja Magic Oyui Hit Similar →
1964 Wolves, Pigs & Men Kyoko Super Hit Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind Oyumi Hit Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer Yamada Hanako Average Similar →
1961 That Guy and I - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Pigs and Battleships Hiromi Hit Similar →
1960 The Tokyo Mighty Guy Rirako Average Similar →
1960 Smashing the 0-Line Saeki Reiko Average Similar →
1960 Return of the Vagabond - Flop Similar →
1959 The Rambling Guitarist Sumiko Hit Similar →
1958 Endless Desire Ryuko Hit Similar →
1958 Red Pier Mami Average Similar →
1958 The Man Who Wagers Tomorrow Ruka Umebayashi Average Similar →
1958 The Seasons of Love Harue Flop Similar →
1957 Temptation Mitsuko Sakuragi Super Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman Hatsu Super Hit Similar →
1956 Phoenix - Average Similar →
1953 The Cannery Boat Natsu Super Hit Similar →

Sanae Nakahara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sanae Nakahara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sanae Nakahara is "That Guy and I" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sanae Nakahara acted in?

Sanae Nakahara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sanae Nakahara?

Other notable films include "Frankie the Milkman", "Wolves, Pigs & Men", and "By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him".