Kazuko Shirakawa - Actor Profile

Kazuko Shirakawa

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1947
Birth Place: Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

About Kazuko Shirakawa

Kazuko Shirakawa (born September 30, 1947) is a Japanese actress who is best known for her appearances in Nikkatsu's Roman Porno films during the 1970s. She appeared in Nikkatsu's first film in the Roman Porno series, Apartment Wife (1971), and is considered the first of the three "Nikkatsu Queens" of the 1970s. After 1976 she embarked on a successful career in mainstream film.

Kazuko Shirakawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kazuko Shirakawa reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Kazuko Shirakawa'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 Silent Tears, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kazuko Shirakawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kazuko Shirakawa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kazuko Shirakawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Sunset Sunrise Murayama Shigeko Super Hit Similar →
2023 Corpo a Corpo - Average Similar →
2023 Six Singing Women Sugita Hit Similar →
2023 Picture of Spring Kinuyo Hongo Average Similar →
2023 Thorns of Love - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Onpaku - Average Similar →
2021 Struggling Man - Hit Similar →
2019 The Nikaidos' Fall Haru Nikaido Flop Similar →
2018 I Will Never Forgive - Flop Similar →
2017 Radiance Yasuko Ozaki Hit Similar →
2017 Dawn of the Felines Madam of SM Club Average Similar →
2016 Night's Tightrope Masayo Mizumori Hit Similar →
2013 The Devil's Path Yurie Ushiba Average Similar →
2013 Before the Vigil - Hit Similar →
2011 Dendera Hono Ishizuka Super Hit Similar →
2011 Cannonball Wedlock - Hit Similar →
2007 The Lawyer of Shimane Kawada Kimie Hit Similar →
2002 Blessing Bell Bar Owner Hit Similar →
1999 After Life Nobuko Amano Hit Similar →
1995 Teito Monogatari Gaiden - Hit Similar →
1995 The Stairway to the Distant Past Sachiko Shibata Hit Similar →
1992 Execution In Daytime - Hit Similar →
1989 Black Rain Old Woman with White Flag Super Hit Similar →
1987 Luminous Woman - Average Similar →
1985 Spring Bell Toyoko Average Similar →
1984 Someday, Someone Will Be Killed - Flop Similar →
1984 Mitsugetsu Wife of Brokerage Firm President Hit Similar →
1983 The Family Game Mieko's Mother Hit Similar →
1983 Praying Mantis Mrs. Matsumiya Flop Similar →
1982 Farewell to the Land Prayer Flop Similar →
1981 The Wild Daisy Sei Tomura Average Similar →
1981 Why Not? Yamikumo-dayu Average Similar →
1979 The Nineteen-Year-Old's Map - Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Sachiko Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Young Animals - Flop Similar →
1977 The Story of a Geisha - Hit Similar →
1976 The Youth Killer Keiko's Mother Average Similar →
1973 Did the Red Bird Escape? - Average Similar →
1973 The Hotspring Resort Masseuse Aiko Super Hit Similar →
1973 Apartment Wife: Night of the Rape Teruko Tokura Super Hit Similar →
1972 Afternoon Affair: Rear Window Ayuko Fukuzawa Flop Similar →
1972 Ichijo's Wet Lust Mari Flop Similar →
1972 The Sloe-eyed Siren Natsuko Maki(萬木夏子) Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Superhuman Stud Kayoko Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Shadow on the Wall Kyôko Munakata Super Hit Similar →
1972 Silent Tears Harue(春江) Super Hit Similar →
1972 Drifter's Affair Hiroko(弘子) Super Hit Similar →
1972 Dewdrops on the Petals Akiko Flop Similar →
1972 Affair at Twilight Reiko(秋津令子) Super Hit Similar →
1971 Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon Ritsuko Kasai Flop Similar →

Kazuko Shirakawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kazuko Shirakawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kazuko Shirakawa is "Silent Tears" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kazuko Shirakawa acted in?

Kazuko Shirakawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kazuko Shirakawa?

Other notable films include "Apartment Wife: Night of the Rape", "The Sloe-eyed Siren", and "Drifter's Affair".

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