Mitsuko Baisho: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 51
- on screen
- 1968–2024
- box office
- $144M
- Born
- November 22, 1946 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Full name
- Baishō Mitsuko
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1967-present
- Spouses
- Antonio Inoki
- Children
- 1
The Best Mitsuko Baisho Movies
The films of Mitsuko Baisho that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Tales from Earthsea (2006) leads with $68.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $68.7M Tales from Earthsea 2006 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $34.6M The Lady Shogun and Her Men 2010 · History -
Worldwide box office: $20.5M Threads - Our Tapestry of Love 2020 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $6.64M In the Wake 2021 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.02M Kagemusha 1980 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $2.97M Dreams 1990 · Drama
Mitsuko Baisho's Career in Numbers
Mitsuko Baisho's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mitsuko Baisho works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Million Dollar Pursuit (1968) to 52-Hertz Whales (2024), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Mitsuko Baisho Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 6
- 1980s 13
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 4
The 1980s were Mitsuko Baisho's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Mitsuko Baisho Movies by Genre
- Drama 32
- History 3
- Comedy 3
- Action 2
- Romance 2
- Fantasy 2
- Adventure 1
- Thriller 1
- War 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre Mitsuko Baisho has worked in most, with 32 films, ahead of history (3).
Mitsuko Baisho Career Milestones
- First film
- The Million Dollar Pursuit 1968
- Biggest box office hit
- Tales from Earthsea $68.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- 52-Hertz Whales 2024
Mitsuko Baisho Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mitsuko Baisho is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Mitsuko Baisho Movies as an Actor
50- 2024
52-Hertz Whales as Sachie Muranaka · Drama - 2022
Offbeat Cops as Sachiko Naruse · Action Worldwide box office: $1.96M - 2021
In the Wake as Kei Tōshima · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.64M - 2020
Threads - Our Tapestry of Love as Setsuko Murata · Romance Worldwide box office: $20.5M - 2018
Cinema Fighters as Miyuki · Drama - 2017
An Emblem Dedicated To You as Takajo Waka · Drama - 2016
Sing My Life as Katsu Seyama · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $2.76M - 2015
Big & Little as Masako · Adventure - 2014
Miyamoto Musashi as Otsu - 2013
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up as Harue Fujishima · Drama - 2011
Dendera as Masari Shiina · Thriller Worldwide box office: $310K - 2010
Postcard as Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law · War Worldwide box office: $37.7K - 2010
The Lady Shogun and Her Men as Yorinobu Mizuno · History Worldwide box office: $34.6M - 2010
Ryōmaden Drama - 2009
Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune as Fumiyo Hara · Drama - 2008
All Around Us as Namiko Yoshida · Drama - 2008
Last Friends as Chinatsu Aida · Drama - 2006
Tales from Earthsea as The Mistress (voice) · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $68.7M - 2005
Shining Boy and Little Randy as Asako Fujisawa · Drama Worldwide box office: $48.2K - 2002
Out as Yoshie 'Sensei' Azuma · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.11M - 2002
11’09”01—September 11 as Kayo Furuhashi (segment "Japan") · Drama - 2002
Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS as Masae Murakami · Drama - 2001
Turn as Mori Satoko · Drama - 2000
By Player Romance - 1998
The Eel Drama Worldwide box office: $425K - 1997
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time as Yukiko Yoshiyama · Sci-Fi - 1997
Tokyo Lullaby as Hisako Hamanaka · Drama - 1995
A Last Note as Naoko Yazawa · Drama - 1990
Dreams as Mother of 'I' · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.97M - 1987
Sure Death 4 as Ofuku · Drama - 1987
Zegen as Shiho · History - 1986
Women Who Do Not Divorce Drama - 1986
Cabaret as Megumi Nanbu · Drama - 1985
Love Letter as Kyoko Takehara · Drama - 1985
Let Him Rest in Peace as Akai Shima · Drama - 1985
Nuclear Gypsies Comedy - 1984
The Crazy Family as Saeko Kobayashi · Drama - 1983
The Ballad of Narayama as Oei · Drama - 1983
P. P. Rider as Ikuko · Comedy - 1981
Flames of Blood as Orin · Action - 1981
Why Not? as Oko · Drama - 1980
Kagemusha Drama Worldwide box office: $4.02M - 1979
Vengeance Is Mine Drama Worldwide box office: $21.5K - 1978
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron as Omatsu · Drama - 1978
Winter’s Flower as Merry · Drama - 1977
The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro Drama - 1976
Manhunt as Otsuki Kyoko · Crime - 1973
Miyamoto Musashi as Akemi · Drama - 1969
Tenchu! as Onimo · History - 1968
The Million Dollar Pursuit Comedy
Mitsuko Baisho in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Mitsuko Baisho?
Mitsuko Baisho was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan in 1946 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1968, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mitsuko Baisho, born in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a renowned Japanese actress known for her significant contributions to the film industry in Japan. Her most popular works have been for director Shohei Imamura, from 1979 up to the director's final film in 2010. Notably, Baisho has also graced films directed by the iconic Akira Kurosawa. Throughout her illustrious career, she garnered several awards for her remarkable acting skills. She won the prestigious best actress award at the 10th Hochi Film Award for her roles in Love Letter by Tatsumi Kumashiro and Ikiteru Uchi ga Hana nano yo Shindara Sore made yo to Sengen. Furthermore, she clinched the award for best supporting actress at the 8th Hochi Film Award for the film The Geisha and at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for her amazing performance in Tokyo Lullaby. Participating in a large number of films, she made a huge impact on both domestic and international audiences. She had roles in a variety of films such as Hitokiri (1969), Duel at Fort Ezo (1970), Sword of Fury (1973), The Life of Chikuzan (1977), Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron (1978), and many more. Mitsuko Baisho's career, filled with remarkable achievements and an extensive filmography, demonstrates her pure talent and passion for the cinema.
Who Mitsuko Baisho Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mitsuko Baisho shares the most films with. Taiji Tonoyama comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Akira Emoto (5).
Mitsuko Baisho: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mitsuko Baisho has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mitsuko Baisho been in?
Mitsuko Baisho is credited on 51 films, from 1968 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Mitsuko Baisho's highest-grossing movie?
Tales from Earthsea (2006) is Mitsuko Baisho's biggest box office hit, with $68.7M worldwide, ahead of The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010) ($34.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Mitsuko Baisho's movies have made $144M.
Mitsuko Baisho's biggest hits How old is Mitsuko Baisho?
Mitsuko Baisho is 79 years old, born on November 22, 1946 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
What is Mitsuko Baisho's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mitsuko Baisho's filmography is 52-Hertz Whales (2024), in the role of Sachie Muranaka.
Who does Mitsuko Baisho work with most often?
Mitsuko Baisho shares the most films with Taiji Tonoyama (6 films), Akira Emoto (5 films) and Ken Ogata (5 films).
The Best Mitsuko Baisho Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 51 credits.
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