Tsuyako Okajima - Actor Profile

Tsuyako Okajima

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
50Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 9, 1909
Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tsuyako Okajima 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 Tsuyako Okajima'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tsuyako Okajima remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eighteen Years in Prison, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tsuyako Okajima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tsuyako Okajima's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★8.0
Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982) movie poster
★8.0

Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san: During his travels, Tora-san gets drunk with an old man in Kyoto. Though Tora-san never fully comprehends his importance

Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san

1982•Comedy
★8.0
Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Tora-san Goes Religious?: Tora-san visits brother-in-law Hiroshi's hometown to attend a memorial service for his late father. When the local templ

Tora-san Goes Religious?

1983•Comedy
★7.6
Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) movie poster
★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen: Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a geisha who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

Bamboo Doll of Echizen

1963•Drama
★7.3
Miyamoto Musashi (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Miyamoto Musashi: In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His begi

Miyamoto Musashi

1961•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tsuyako Okajima.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 American Geisha Auntie Average Similar →
1984 Branded Female Convicts - Flop Similar →
1984 Appassionata - Flop Similar →
1983 Tora-san Goes Religious? - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Legend of the Eight Samurai Old Village Woman Average Similar →
1983 Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head - Flop Similar →
1982 Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san Haru Super Hit Similar →
1982 The House Where Evil Dwells Majyo Witch Flop Similar →
1982 The Shogun's Vault II - Flop Similar →
1981 Roaring Fire Umeko Average Similar →
1979 The Inferno Yoshi Hit Similar →
1977 The General and His Empire of Joy - Flop Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Sugi Average Similar →
1975 Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees - Hit Similar →
1972 The Erotomaniac Daimyo - Flop Similar →
1971 Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You - Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Matchmaker Hit Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return - Average Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room - Average Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game - Hit Similar →
1968 The Funeral Racket - Flop Similar →
1967 Zatoichi the Outlaw - Hit Similar →
1967 Tears of Banishment - Flop Similar →
1967 A Certain Killer - Hit Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Virgin Witness Otake Flop Similar →
1966 Female Specimen - Flop Similar →
1963 Sasuke and His Comedians Old woman Average Similar →
1963 Bamboo Doll of Echizen - Super Hit Similar →
1962 鷹天皇飄々剣　吉野の風雲児 - Flop Similar →
1961 The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Okuma Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi - Hit Similar →
1961 Kirimaru Kirigakure - Flop Similar →
1960 Wild Palanquin - Flop Similar →
1960 Road Warriors - Average Similar →
1959 Echo in the Mountains - Average Similar →
1959 Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka - Flop Similar →
1959 Hawk of the North - Flop Similar →
1958 Drenched Swallow Gonpachi - Average Similar →
1958 Noble Tasuke - Average Similar →
1957 Temple of Revenge - Flop Similar →
1957 The Fighting on The Trial - Flop Similar →
1957 Sedge Hat - Flop Similar →
1957 The Horse Boy - Flop Similar →
1956 Mysteries of Edo - Average Similar →
1956 Scramble for Fortune - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.9 - Flop Similar →
1928 Samurai Town Story Part I - Average Similar →
1927 Irohagana Yotsuya Kaidan - Flop Similar →
1922 The Cuckoo - Flop Similar →

Tsuyako Okajima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tsuyako Okajima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsuyako Okajima is "Eighteen Years in Prison" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Tsuyako Okajima acted in?

Tsuyako Okajima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tsuyako Okajima?

Other notable films include "Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san", "Tora-san Goes Religious?", and "Bamboo Doll of Echizen".