Yūko Hamada - Actor Profile

Yūko Hamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1939
Birth Place: Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yūko Hamada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Yūko Hamada's filmography leans towards the Action 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yūko Hamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Night before Pearl Harbor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yūko Hamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūko Hamada's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Night before Pearl Harbor (1968) movie poster
★10.0

The Night before Pearl Harbor: The last film in the series brings the tale to the doorstep of Pacific War, with the planning of the bombing of Pearl Ha

The Night before Pearl Harbor

1968•Action
★8.0
Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree (1959) movie poster
★8.0

Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree: Yano Reiko is a part-time student. After being introduced by a well-known classmate, she becomes the tutor for Mariko, t

Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree

1959•Drama
★7.5
Gateway to Glory (1969) movie poster
★7.5

Gateway to Glory: A young man leaves his widowed mother on her improverished farm and makes his career in the Japanese navy.

Gateway to Glory

1969•War
★7.1
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972) movie poster
★7.1

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades: Ogami Itto volunteers to be tortured by Yakuza in order to save a prostitute and is hired by their leader to kill an evi

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

1972•Drama
★7.1
Elegant Beast (1962) movie poster
★7.1

Elegant Beast: A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other sche

Elegant Beast

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yūko Hamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 300 Million Thief: Statute of Limitations - Flop Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Torizo / Tori Miura Hit Similar →
1972 The Pledge - Flop Similar →
1969 Gateway to Glory Geisha Super Hit Similar →
1969 Gamera vs. Guiron Kuniko Flop Similar →
1968 The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch Yuko Nanjo Hit Similar →
1968 The Diary of a Sex Counsellor 2 - Flop Similar →
1968 Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi - Flop Similar →
1968 Secret Report From A House Of Women - Flop Similar →
1968 The Night before Pearl Harbor Kogiku Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Last Loyalty Offering - Flop Similar →
1967 The Silent Gun Yumiko Tachikawa Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi the Outlaw Oshino Hit Similar →
1967 Medal from the Devil Keiran Rin Flop Similar →
1967 Bad Reputation: The Notorious Man of Legend - Flop Similar →
1964 Song of Happiness - Flop Similar →
1964 The Enforcer - Flop Similar →
1964 Clamouring Canines Yukari Hit Similar →
1964 Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Kyoko Flop Similar →
1964 Black Weapon - Flop Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing - Average Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure - Flop Similar →
1963 High School Third Graders - Flop Similar →
1963 Hot Spring Policeman Natsuko Flop Similar →
1963 Sentimental Mobsters - Flop Similar →
1963 Typhoon Reporter - Flop Similar →
1963 Whispering Death Beauty - Flop Similar →
1963 Bury Me Deep - Average Similar →
1963 Black Dividend Ayuko Ichinoi Flop Similar →
1963 Girls Born in August - Flop Similar →
1962 Elegant Beast Tomoko, Tokizo's daughter Hit Similar →
1962 Otoko to onna no sei no naka - Flop Similar →
1962 The Notorious Man's Return Tsukie Flop Similar →
1962 Ame no Kudan-zaka - Flop Similar →
1962 The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is! - Flop Similar →
1962 Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop - Flop Similar →
1961 Gonin no totsugeki tai - Flop Similar →
1961 New Couple's Guide: The Young Wife is Popular - Flop Similar →
1960 Hit and Run Gang - Flop Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe - Average Similar →
1960 Mission Accomplished - Flop Similar →
1959 Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree - Super Hit Similar →

Yūko Hamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūko Hamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūko Hamada is "The Night before Pearl Harbor" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yūko Hamada acted in?

Yūko Hamada has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūko Hamada?

Other notable films include "Roses Bloom on a Rose Tree", "Gateway to Glory", and "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades".