Tetsuko Kobayashi - Actor Profile

Tetsuko Kobayashi

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
19Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 12, 1941
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Tetsuko Kobayashi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tetsuko Kobayashi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Tetsuko Kobayashi'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 Samurai Rebellion, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tetsuko Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tetsuko Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Samurai Rebellion (1967) movie poster
★8.2

Samurai Rebellion: The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether

Samurai Rebellion

1967•Drama
★7.2
The Blazing Sword (1966) movie poster
★7.2

The Blazing Sword: Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi

The Blazing Sword

1966
★7.0
The Thieves' Who's Who (1966) movie poster
★7.0

The Thieves' Who's Who: In the book of the world's greatest rogues, the number one man can only be one person.

The Thieves' Who's Who

1966•Action
★6.6
Atragon (1963) movie poster
★6.6

Atragon: The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite

Atragon

1963•Sci-Fi
★5.3
The Empty Table (1985) movie poster
★5.3

The Empty Table: One year after the Kidojis' eldest son Otohiko was arrested for his part in a terrorist kidnapping, which resulted in mu

The Empty Table

1985•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Tetsuko Kobayashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Summer of the Moonlight Sonata Kazama's wife Flop Similar →
1987 The Orphaned Geisha - Flop Similar →
1985 The Empty Table - Flop Similar →
1983 The Fir Trees Remain - Flop Similar →
1967 Samurai Rebellion Otama Super Hit Similar →
1967 Saga from Chichibu Mountains - Sword Cuts the Shadows Hanako Flop Similar →
1967 Ginza for Two Reiko Segawa Flop Similar →
1966 The Blazing Sword - Hit Similar →
1966 Dynamite Doctor Hanako Flop Similar →
1966 Red Glass Noriko Flop Similar →
1966 The Thieves' Who's Who - Hit Similar →
1964 Fright Time - Flop Similar →
1963 Atragon Empress of Mu Hit Similar →
1963 53 Stages of Action - Flop Similar →
1962 A Revengeful Raid - Flop Similar →
1962 Tokyo's Business District - Flop Similar →
1962 Keepers of Order - Flop Similar →
1962 Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha - Flop Similar →
1962 Genkuro Yoshitsune - Flop Similar →

Tetsuko Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tetsuko Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tetsuko Kobayashi is "Samurai Rebellion" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Tetsuko Kobayashi acted in?

Tetsuko Kobayashi has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tetsuko Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "The Blazing Sword", "The Thieves' Who's Who", and "Atragon".

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