Yoshiko Kayama - Actor Profile

Yoshiko Kayama

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1944
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Yoshiko Kayama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yoshiko Kayama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Yoshiko Kayama'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 Flower and Dragon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yoshiko Kayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshiko Kayama's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Flower and Dragon (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Flower and Dragon: Kingoro Tamai moves with his wife and son to the port city of Wakamatsu. He organizes the Tamai-gumi, a stevedore group,

Flower and Dragon

1973•Action
★8.0
The Soundless Cry (1965) movie poster
★8.0

The Soundless Cry: Shinichi is not only poor, he is also deaf, and leads a joyless life with his sick mother. His one happiness is his frie

The Soundless Cry

1965•Drama
★8.0
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him (1966) movie poster
★8.0

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him: Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966•Crime
★7.5
A Legend of Turmoil (1992) movie poster
★7.5

A Legend of Turmoil: A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to pr

A Legend of Turmoil

1992•Crime
★7.4
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) movie poster
★7.4

Three Outlaw Samurai: Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate,

Three Outlaw Samurai

1964•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Yoshiko Kayama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Summer on the Frontline: A Boy's Story - Flop Similar →
2010 Wandering Home Hiroko Tsukahara Average Similar →
2009 佐賀のがばいばあちゃん - Flop Similar →
2001 Kaza-hana Renji's Mother Average Similar →
1992 A Legend of Turmoil Kikue Kasabe Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Boss' Wife Sumie Yoshimoto Flop Similar →
1987 Kuniko Mukoda's Carp - Flop Similar →
1985 Kimi ga kagayaku toki - Flop Similar →
1977 A Scream from Nowhere Shizuko Oyamada Average Similar →
1976 The Tempō Outlaws of the Marsh - Flop Similar →
1973 Flower and Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1972 My Voiceless Friends - Flop Similar →
1971 Human Target Sakuko Flop Similar →
1970 Journey of Love - Flop Similar →
1970 Profile of a Boss' Son - Flop Similar →
1970 Tora-san, His Tender Love Someyakko Hit Similar →
1969 Murder in the Deep Maya Sato Flop Similar →
1969 BGs of Ginza Miwa Flop Similar →
1969 Big, Big Fellow Wakamatsu Rose Flop Similar →
1969 25 O'Clock in Shinjuku - Flop Similar →
1969 Fallen Leaves and Sweet Memories Aki Flop Similar →
1968 The Cheating Underworld Tomoko Flop Similar →
1968 My Destiny Toriko Tsutsumi Flop Similar →
1968 Rainbow Over the Pacific - Flop Similar →
1968 Hotsprings Holiday - Flop Similar →
1968 The House of the Sleeping Virgins - Flop Similar →
1967 The Stronger Sex - Flop Similar →
1967 Three Faces of Love Kikuko Shindo Flop Similar →
1966 Inochi hateru hi made - Flop Similar →
1966 The River Yokobori Chiyo Flop Similar →
1966 Mr. Greenhorn - Flop Similar →
1966 The Sun of Love and Tears Murasaki Asuka Flop Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sword: Flower-Strewn Path of Courage Okiku Flop Similar →
1965 King of the Highway - Flop Similar →
1965 Zoku seiun yakuza - ikari no otoko Nakako Flop Similar →
1965 The Soundless Cry Sachiko Ishimoda Super Hit Similar →
1965 Che, Che, Che with Love - Flop Similar →
1964 Samurai from Somewhere - Hit Similar →
1964 Nippon Paradise - Flop Similar →
1964 Three Outlaw Samurai Oyasu Hit Similar →
1964 Dislikes - Flop Similar →
1963 The Image of Mother Otose Flop Similar →
1963 18 Roughs Nobu Ishii Hit Similar →
1963 Nonsense Boys Katsuko Ikeda Flop Similar →
1963 Dokuritsu bijin-tai Natsuko Flop Similar →
1963 Seven Detectives: Find the Woman - Flop Similar →
1963 Shichinin no keiji Harue Flop Similar →
1962 Gakusei geisha koi to kenka - Flop Similar →
1954 How the Bell of Liberty Rings Eldest daughter Ichitaro Flop Similar →

Yoshiko Kayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshiko Kayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshiko Kayama is "Flower and Dragon" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshiko Kayama acted in?

Yoshiko Kayama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshiko Kayama?

Other notable films include "The Soundless Cry", "By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him", and "A Legend of Turmoil".

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