Chizuru Kitagawa - Actor Profile

Chizuru Kitagawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 12, 1930
Birth Place: Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chizuru Kitagawa 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 Chizuru Kitagawa'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chizuru Kitagawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chizuru Kitagawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chizuru Kitagawa's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954
★7.4
Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955) movie poster
★7.4

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji: Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpac

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji

1955•Drama
★7.0
Restoration Fire (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Restoration Fire: Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner ba

Restoration Fire

1961•Drama
★7.0
Tsukigata Hanpeita (1952) movie poster
★7.0

Tsukigata Hanpeita: During the ultra-violent era of the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate one man rose above the rest with his ideas of how

Tsukigata Hanpeita

1952•Drama
★7.0
Fall of the Shogun's Militia (1954) movie poster
★7.0

Fall of the Shogun's Militia: Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes and a peerless swordsm

Fall of the Shogun's Militia

1954•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chizuru Kitagawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 The Conspirator - Average Similar →
1961 Restoration Fire - Hit Similar →
1960 The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor - Average Similar →
1960 Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage - Average Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces Fujiko Baba Average Similar →
1960 Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill - Average Similar →
1960 Road of Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 The Edo Official and Apprentice - Average Similar →
1959 Hell's Companion - Flop Similar →
1959 Souls in the Moonlight III Ogin-sama Hit Similar →
1959 Whirlwind Magistrate - Average Similar →
1958 Secret of The Golden Spell Oren Average Similar →
1957 Sekki shichihenge - Flop Similar →
1956 神変美女桜 - Flop Similar →
1956 Red-Lacquered Sword - Flop Similar →
1956 鞍馬天狗 第一話 白馬の密使 - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.10: Demon Naruto - Hit Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7 - Flop Similar →
1955 Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Demon Palace - Flop Similar →
1955 牢獄の花嫁 - Flop Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji Shamisen Player Hit Similar →
1955 Foul Play Masako Takamori Average Similar →
1954 Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Phantom Mansion - Flop Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia - Hit Similar →
1954 Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru - Flop Similar →
1954 The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge Ohatsu Flop Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge Ohatsu Flop Similar →
1954 The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 1: Revenge and Love - Flop Similar →
1954 Sanada Ten Braves - Flop Similar →
1953 Kaiketsu kuro zukin - Flop Similar →
1953 Hana no shôgai 萩栄 Flop Similar →
1953 Anatahan A Homesick One Hit Similar →
1952 柳生の兄弟 お駒 Flop Similar →
1952 Tsukigata Hanpeita Umematsu Hit Similar →
1951 祇園物語　春怨 - Flop Similar →
1951 A Spectacular Murder - Flop Similar →
1950 A Thousand Standards of Stone Oran Flop Similar →
1950 Bored Hatamoto Detective, Part 2: Poisoning of the Demon Lord - Flop Similar →
1950 Bored Hatamoto Detective, Part 1: The Seven Brides - Flop Similar →
1949 Gokumon Jima: Kaimei Hen - Flop Similar →
1949 Island of Horrors Shizuko Flop Similar →
1949 The Invisible Man Appears Machiko Nakazato Average Similar →
1949 Hanakurabe tanuki-den Oborohime Flop Similar →
1948 Thirty-three footprints - Flop Similar →
1948 Twenty-One Fingerprints - Flop Similar →
1948 Haru ranman tanuki matsuri Tanukichirô Flop Similar →
1947 Thirteen Eyes - Flop Similar →
1946 Seven Faces - Flop Similar →

Chizuru Kitagawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chizuru Kitagawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chizuru Kitagawa is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Chizuru Kitagawa acted in?

Chizuru Kitagawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chizuru Kitagawa?

Other notable films include "Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji", "Restoration Fire", and "Tsukigata Hanpeita".