Nobuko Shingu

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

33Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nobuko Shingu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nobuko Shingu'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nobuko Shingu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thousand Cranes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nobuko Shingu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nobuko Shingu's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

Thousand Cranes: The entangled relations between the son of a seductive tea-ceremony teacher and the women in his father's life. Based on

Thousand Cranes

1969•Romance

★7.8

★7.8

Ken: Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of o

Ken

1964•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Warm Current: The story revolves around a young man appointed to rescue a troubled hospital who must choose between two women, a dedic

Warm Current

1957•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Lightning: The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have b

Lightning

1952•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

While Yet a Wife: A wife is diagnosed with an incurable disease at a young age. Her husband loves her, supports her, and tries to stay wit

While Yet a Wife

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nobuko Shingu.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1971	The Secret Ceremony	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Love for Eternity	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Prize of Flesh	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Thousand Cranes	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	High School Geisha	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Pit of Death	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Suitors	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	While Yet a Wife	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	六人の女を殺した男	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Back Stairways	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Ken	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	She Came For Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Closing Time	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Wife Confesses	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Wakai nakama	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Les Mesdemoiselles	-	Average	Similar →
1959	The Cast-Off	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Gomen asobase Hanamuko sensei	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Love River	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Mother	Shirakawa	Flop	Similar →
1957	Warm Current	Assistent	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	The Betrothed	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Crowded Train	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Dancing Girl	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Nenneko Shain	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Jūdai no yūwaku	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Made in Japan	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	The Eyes of Two People	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	Lightning	-	Hit	Similar →
1951	Honoo no hada	-	Flop	Similar →
1951	Kiri no yoru no kyōfu	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	Hyōchū no Bijo	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Shin Aizen Katsura	-	Flop	Similar →

Nobuko Shingu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nobuko Shingu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nobuko Shingu is "Thousand Cranes" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Nobuko Shingu acted in?

Nobuko Shingu has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nobuko Shingu?

Other notable films include "Ken", "Warm Current", and "Lightning".