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Saburô Kadowaki

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
23Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 28, 1927
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Saburô Kadowaki Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Saburô Kadowaki reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Saburô Kadowaki'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 Farewell Rabaul, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Saburô Kadowaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Saburô Kadowaki's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
Farewell Rabaul (1954) movie poster
★8.4

Farewell Rabaul: A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanes

Farewell Rabaul

1954•Romance
★7.7
Dreams (1990) movie poster
★7.7

Dreams: Eight visually rich vignettes drawn from Kurosawa’s own dreams—fox weddings and vanished orchards, a soldier’s ghosts, a

Dreams

1990•Fantasy
★7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) movie poster
★7.6

The Eagle of the Pacific: Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about l

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953•Drama
★7.1
Rhapsody in August (1991) movie poster
★7.1

Rhapsody in August: An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing

Rhapsody in August

1991•Drama
★7.1
Chûshingura (1962) movie poster
★7.1

Chûshingura: After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge thei

Chûshingura

1962•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Saburô Kadowaki has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Rhapsody in August - Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally - Average Similar →
1985 Orgasm: Mariko Mitsuzo Kurosaki Average Similar →
1985 オフィス妻のさけび - Flop Similar →
1983 Danchizuma no sakebi - Flop Similar →
1981 Samurai of Hachiman - Flop Similar →
1975 Terror of Mechagodzilla - Hit Similar →
1975 Without Complaint Cook Flop Similar →
1974 Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters Prisoner B Flop Similar →
1965 Ironfinger Man at Haneda Airport (uncredited) Average Similar →
1965 President's Ninja Trick Book Part II - Flop Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Gorath Reporter Average Similar →
1961 Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa - Flop Similar →
1960 The Secret of the Telegian Cop at cordon (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Battle in Outer Space Astronomer Average Similar →
1958 Who Is the Informer? Journalist 2 Flop Similar →
1957 The Mysterians Policeman Average Similar →
1956 Rodan Sunagawa's colleague (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Farewell Rabaul - Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Mr. Pu - Hit Similar →

Saburô Kadowaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Saburô Kadowaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Saburô Kadowaki is "Farewell Rabaul" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Saburô Kadowaki acted in?

Saburô Kadowaki has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Saburô Kadowaki?

Other notable films include "Dreams", "The Eagle of the Pacific", and "Rhapsody in August".

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