Sanae Kitabayashi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

28Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 7, 1944

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sanae Kitabayashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sanae Kitabayashi'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sanae Kitabayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Scarred Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sanae Kitabayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sanae Kitabayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★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

★8.0

★8.0

The Kii River — Epic saga of an idealistic land-owning family dealing with militarism, war, social change and economic reform.

The Kii River

1966•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Three Gamblers — Three closely associated gamblers have adventures in Yokohama, Hokkaido, and Macao. Gambling trio endure hardships to re

Three Gamblers

1967•Crime

★7.3

★7.3

Port Arthur — Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, duri

Port Arthur

1980•War

★7.0

The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village (1978) movie poster

★7.0

The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village — Tarao’s services are called upon to solve the mysterious death of bride-to-be, Mariko, who was found dead with an eerie

The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village

1978•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sanae Kitabayashi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	Port Arthur	-	Hit	Similar →
1979	Vampire Dracula appears in Kobe	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Devil's Flute	Taeko	Average	Similar →
1978	The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village	Utae	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Killing Machine	Kino Nakano	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Trail of Blood	-	Average	Similar →
1972	A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	The Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 11 - The Ghost Story of Decapitation	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	A Scarred Life	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Pleasure Resort Troubadour's Song	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Drifting Gambler	Tomi	Flop	Similar →
1969	Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	The SAKURA Code	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Sakura sakazuki: gikyōdai	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Outlaw: Black Dagger	Saeko Takemia (Mama)	Average	Similar →
1968	Gambler Biography	Nobuko Kawada	Flop	Similar →
1968	Secret Information	Hiroko Izawa	Flop	Similar →
1968	Scoundrel	-	Average	Similar →
1968	Outlaw: Gangster VIP	Kimiko Sugiyama	Hit	Similar →
1967	Code Between Brothers 6	Oei	Hit	Similar →
1967	The Endless Duel	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	対決	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Killer of Seven	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Three Gamblers	Sato	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	The Kii River	Utae	Super Hit	Similar →

Sanae Kitabayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sanae Kitabayashi?

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

How many movies has Sanae Kitabayashi acted in?

Sanae Kitabayashi has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sanae Kitabayashi?

Other notable films include "The Kii River", "Three Gamblers", and "Port Arthur".