Taeko Sakata
Acting
Known For

Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.
The Castle of Sand

Traveling salesman Kuruma Torajirō falls in love with an inn manager as New Year's approaches.
Tora-san, His Tender Love

A young thug wanna-be yakuza falls in love with a country girl.
The Shy Deceiver

When his pistol is stolen, police detective Murakami is humiliated, especially when the gun is later implicated in a crime. Working with his superior, Chief Detective Sato, Murakami works feverishly to trace the location of his pistol, ultimately clashing with a gang of youthful Okinawans.
Stray Dog

Comedy about five good-for-nothings who run a phony exercise-hall.
Fun on the Run

Suspense film about a beautiful photographer who becomes involved in a murder case.
Visitor After Dark

Seijuro Fujihana, head master of the Fujihana dance school, is a proud and lonely artist. And because of his character, his group lacks the prosperity of others. He wishes his daughter Kasumi, gifted like himself, to take over and develop the Fujihana, but she wishes to marry Hiroshi, head of a jazz band which her father opposes. Kisaburo, Seijuro's No.1 disciple, wants to marry Kasumi and take over the Fujihana with the backing of the chairman of the supporters' association.
The Performers

This story depicts the relentless determination of a wife seeking revenge after her husband is drawn into a conspiracy and murdered. Based on the novel of the same name by Giichi Fujimoto.