Tamaki Sawa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

21Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 2, 1937

Birth Place: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tamaki Sawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Tamaki Sawa's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tamaki Sawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Black Rain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tamaki Sawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tamaki Sawa's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Black Rain: Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just

Black Rain

1989•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Massacre Gun: Kuroda is a mob hitman who turns on his employers after being forced to execute his lover. Joining forces with his simil

Massacre Gun

1967•Crime

★7.0

Passport to Darkness (1959) movie poster

★7.0

Passport to Darkness: A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives i

Passport to Darkness

1959•Mystery

★7.0

★7.0

Dead Angle: Elite college graduates commit perfect financial crimes though loopholes in the law during the 1950s.

Dead Angle

1979•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

Gang vs. G-Men: Two rival gangs of gangsters clash for dominance of a neighborhood.

Gang vs. G-Men

1962•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tamaki Sawa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2003	Playgirl	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Black Rain	Woman in Ikemoto-ya	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Target	Kayo Shibata	Flop	Similar →
1979	Dead Angle	-	Hit	Similar →
1975	Semi-dokyumento: Shinjû sex go jû-nen-shi	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Semi-dokyumento: Zoku nyotai no shinpi	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Secret Zone of Tokyo	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Admiral Borneo: Betting at the Equator	Nobuko Tsumura	Flop	Similar →
1969	Nagasaki Blues	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Shogun's Joy of Torture	-	Average	Similar →
1968	Duel in the Storm	Choko	Flop	Similar →
1968	Night Guy	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Secret Information	Miyako	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Bad Boss	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Parole	Singer	Flop	Similar →
1967	Massacre Gun	Shino	Hit	Similar →
1966	Nocturnal Lights	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	More Than 10,000 Women But...	Yukiko Sawada (Singer)	Flop	Similar →
1962	Gang vs. G-Men	Naomi	Average	Similar →
1959	Passport to Darkness	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Bastards of Lawless Town	-	Flop	Similar →

Tamaki Sawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tamaki Sawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tamaki Sawa is "Black Rain" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Tamaki Sawa acted in?

Tamaki Sawa has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tamaki Sawa?

Other notable films include "Massacre Gun", "Passport to Darkness", and "Dead Angle".