Teruko Nagaoka - Actor Profile

Teruko Nagaoka

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
27Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 5, 1908
Birth Place: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Teruko Nagaoka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Teruko Nagaoka reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Teruko Nagaoka'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 Oshin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Teruko Nagaoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Teruko Nagaoka's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Oshin (1984) movie poster
★8.3

Oshin: Oshin comes from a family of poor rice farmers. Her father and brother must work in the fields and her grandmother and m

Oshin

1984•Animation
★8.2
Tokyo Story (1953) movie poster
★8.2

Tokyo Story: The elderly Shukishi and his wife, Tomi, take the long journey from their small seaside village to visit their adult chi

Tokyo Story

1953•Drama
★8.0
The Twilight Story (1960) movie poster
★8.0

The Twilight Story: In this Japanese drama, a village girl goes to Tokyo and becomes a sex worker to support her ailing mother. While there

The Twilight Story

1960•Drama
★8.0
Temptation (1957) movie poster
★8.0

Temptation: Shokichi, the owner of the clothing store, lives with his daughter Hideko and plans to open an art gallery. One day, Hid

Temptation

1957•Comedy
★7.7
Good Morning (1959) movie poster
★7.7

Good Morning: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships, Go

Good Morning

1959•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Teruko Nagaoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Oshin - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Magic Ballad - Flop Similar →
1968 The Two Bodyguards - Flop Similar →
1967 Onna no issho - Flop Similar →
1966 The Stranger Within a Woman Eiko Tashiro Hit Similar →
1961 The Rokumeikan - Flop Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Lovelorn Geisha - Average Similar →
1959 Someday I'll Know - Flop Similar →
1959 The Rokumeikan - Flop Similar →
1959 Good Morning Toyoko Tomizawa Super Hit Similar →
1959 Kiku and Isamu: Two Siblings Born in Japan Nun Average Similar →
1959 The Path Under the Platanes Kayo Noro Flop Similar →
1958 Equinox Flower Maid Hit Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Flower's Yearning Tsuda Matsuyo Flop Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 Temptation Ryu Hijikata Super Hit Similar →
1957 Tokyo Twilight Housekeeper Tomizawa Super Hit Similar →
1956 Early Spring Mother Sato Super Hit Similar →
1956 Sudden Rain - Hit Similar →
1954 A Certain Woman - Flop Similar →
1954 Sound of the Mountain Tsuma, Yasuko Hit Similar →
1953 An Inlet of Muddy Water - Average Similar →
1953 Tokyo Story Yone Hattori Super Hit Similar →
1952 Doctor's Day Off - Average Similar →
1951 Repast - Super Hit Similar →

Teruko Nagaoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Teruko Nagaoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Teruko Nagaoka is "Oshin" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Teruko Nagaoka acted in?

Teruko Nagaoka has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Teruko Nagaoka?

Other notable films include "Tokyo Story", "The Twilight Story", and "Temptation".

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