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Reiko Kongō

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 25, 1904

Reiko Kongō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Reiko Kongō reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Reiko Kongō'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 Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Reiko Kongō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Reiko Kongō's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight: A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight

1957•Drama
★8.1
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) movie poster
★8.1

Sansho the Bailiff: In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slav

Sansho the Bailiff

1954•Drama
★8.0
Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace (1953) movie poster
★8.0

Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace: Okoyo, the mistress of Lord Arima, fears that she is being replaced by a younger woman named Otaki. In a fit of jealousy

Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace

1953•Horror
★8.0
Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki (1954) movie poster
★8.0

Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki: The Lord of Okazaki is killed by his brother-in-law. Although the Lord's widow bears a child, she is also killed. Then,

Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki

1954•Horror
★8.0
Ugetsu (1953) movie poster
★8.0

Ugetsu: In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village

Ugetsu

1953•Fantasy

Full Filmography

Every movie Reiko Kongō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Sōran wataridori - Flop Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Hideko Kishimoto Hit Similar →
1961 Buddha Sabhaya Flop Similar →
1961 Iro no Michi Oshiemasu: Yume San'ya - Flop Similar →
1961 Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia - Hit Similar →
1961 Song of Sado - Flop Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Flop Similar →
1961 Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger - Flop Similar →
1960 Tsukinode no ketto Oman Flop Similar →
1960 A Woman’s Uphill Slope - Flop Similar →
1959 Samurai Vendetta - Hit Similar →
1959 Gentle Breeze - Flop Similar →
1959 Jirocho Fuji - Hit Similar →
1959 A Thousand Flying Cranes Kôen Flop Similar →
1959 Gambler and the Princess - Flop Similar →
1959 Peony on the Skin - Flop Similar →
1958 Obsessive Snake - Average Similar →
1957 Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood - Flop Similar →
1956 Flowery Hood 2 - Flop Similar →
1956 Scramble for Fortune - Flop Similar →
1956 The Fiery Magistrate - Flop Similar →
1956 Undercurrent - Average Similar →
1956 Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin - Flop Similar →
1956 Marathon Samurai - Flop Similar →
1955 Returning Spirit - Flop Similar →
1954 The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing - Hit Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari Boat Servant Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Princess Sen - Flop Similar →
1954 Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord - Flop Similar →
1954 Nage Utasamon ichiban tegara: Shibijin yashiki - Flop Similar →
1954 Sansho the Bailiff Shiono Super Hit Similar →
1954 Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Tanuki Battle of Awaodori Festival - Flop Similar →
1953 Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Old Woman in Brothel Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ghost Story: Passion in Fukagawa - Flop Similar →
1951 The Man from the Moon - Flop Similar →
1951 Miss Oyu Otsugi Kayukawa Hit Similar →
1950 A Man from Akagi - Flop Similar →
1950 Resurrection - Flop Similar →
1942 Oichi no kata - Flop Similar →

Reiko Kongō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Reiko Kongō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Reiko Kongō is "Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Reiko Kongō acted in?

Reiko Kongō has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Reiko Kongō?

Other notable films include "Sansho the Bailiff", "Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace", and "Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki".

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