Kunio Tamura - Actor Profile

Kunio Tamura

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 15, 1907
Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Kunio Tamura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kunio Tamura reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Kunio Tamura'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 Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kunio Tamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kunio Tamura's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown (1930) movie poster
★7.0

Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown: While returning by boat to Japan, Yoshie Fujiwara meets a rich woman who suggests him to become a singer thanks to an im

Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown

1930•Drama
★6.7
Osaka Elegy (1936) movie poster
★6.7

Osaka Elegy: Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss in order to pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezz

Osaka Elegy

1936•Drama
★6.2
Mistress of a Foreigner (1930) movie poster
★6.2

Mistress of a Foreigner: Tōjin Okichi is a 1930 film by Kenji Mizoguchi based on the novel by Gisaburo Juichiya. Only 4 minutes have survived. T

Mistress of a Foreigner

1930•Drama
★5.7
Sweat (1929) movie poster
★5.7

Sweat: Sweat (1929) is a slapstick riff on tendency-film themes, as a bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp

Sweat

1929•Drama
★0.0
Bangaku no issho (1933) movie poster
★0.0

Bangaku no issho: Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku

Bangaku no issho

1933•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Kunio Tamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1939 Shunjû ittôryû - Flop Similar →
1938 Akagaki Genzo Senta Flop Similar →
1936 Osaka Elegy Dr. Yoko Hit Similar →
1935 Capricious Young Man - Flop Similar →
1934 The Elegant Swordsman - Flop Similar →
1933 Bangaku no issho - Flop Similar →
1931 The Revenge Champion - Flop Similar →
1930 Return to Heaven - Flop Similar →
1930 Mistress of a Foreigner Matsu Average Similar →
1930 Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown Sankichi Hit Similar →
1929 Sweat Chorotake Average Similar →
1929 Metropolitan Symphony Pin kō Flop Similar →

Kunio Tamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kunio Tamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kunio Tamura is "Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kunio Tamura acted in?

Kunio Tamura has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kunio Tamura?

Other notable films include "Osaka Elegy", "Mistress of a Foreigner", and "Sweat".

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