Akiko Kudō - Actor Profile

Akiko Kudō

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
18Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1944
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Akiko Kudō

Japanese actress.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Akiko Kudō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akiko Kudō reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Akiko Kudō's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Akiko Kudō's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Scarred Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akiko Kudō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akiko Kudō's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
A Scarred Life (1971) movie poster
★8.0

A Scarred Life: Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after

A Scarred Life

1971•Drama
★7.2
A Wad of Notes (1970) movie poster
★7.2

A Wad of Notes: A lone gambler tries to keep a yakuza family from taking over a festival in Kitakyushu. After away from his hometown for

A Wad of Notes

1970•Action
★7.1
Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) movie poster
★7.1

Sympathy for the Underdog: A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.

Sympathy for the Underdog

1971•Drama
★7.0
The Gambler's Counterattack (1971) movie poster
★7.0

The Gambler's Counterattack: Aiba is a gang boss who has just got out of jail, and finds everything has changed. His old gang has broken up, and only

The Gambler's Counterattack

1971•Drama
★6.6
The Man Without a Map (1968) movie poster
★6.6

The Man Without a Map: A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own li

The Man Without a Map

1968•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Akiko Kudō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Branded Female Convicts - Flop Similar →
1975 Iku iku maito gai - Seishun no mon Mon - Flop Similar →
1972 New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm - Flop Similar →
1972 Woman His Prey - Flop Similar →
1972 Organized Crime: Killer's Glory - Flop Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Koteru Average Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack Yamano Midori Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Rage Again - Flop Similar →
1971 A Scarred Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Modern Yakuza: Broken Code - Average Similar →
1971 Sympathy for the Underdog Terumi Higa Hit Similar →
1970 Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder Maya Hit Similar →
1970 A Wad of Notes Sen Hit Similar →
1970 Gambler's Code - Loyalty Offering - Flop Similar →
1970 Japan's Violent Gangs: Degenerate Boss - Flop Similar →
1970 Code Between Brothers: All New - Average Similar →
1970 Rise and Fall of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1968 The Man Without a Map - Hit Similar →

Akiko Kudō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akiko Kudō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akiko Kudō is "A Scarred Life" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Akiko Kudō acted in?

Akiko Kudō has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akiko Kudō?

Other notable films include "A Wad of Notes", "Sympathy for the Underdog", and "The Gambler's Counterattack".

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