Hideaki Nitani - Actor Profile

Hideaki Nitani

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 28, 1930
Birth Place: Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hideaki Nitani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Hideaki Nitani's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hideaki Nitani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Family, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hideaki Nitani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hideaki Nitani's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hideaki Nitani.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Cherry Blossoms Asakura Flop Similar →
1987 Mighty Jack - Flop Similar →
1976 Variation Kyoko's husband Hit Similar →
1974 The Family Shoichi Migumo Super Hit Similar →
1973 Submersion of Japan Dr. Nakata Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Hit Similar →
1971 Night Butterflies - Hit Similar →
1971 Hajimete no Tabi - Flop Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Shofu Yatsugi Hit Similar →
1969 The Cleanup - Flop Similar →
1969 Gorgeous Leopardess - Flop Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1968 Retaliation Hakozaki Average Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2 Kosuke Asami Hit Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe - Hit Similar →
1967 Massacre Gun Shirasaka Hit Similar →
1967 Immortal Guy - Flop Similar →
1966 Asiapol Secret Service Ryutaro Saeki Flop Similar →
1966 Tokyo Drifter Kenji Aizawa Hit Similar →
1966 The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Woman Gambler Seiji Asano Average Similar →
1965 The Black Gambler: Murderous Dice Nui Sapp Flop Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World Hospital Official (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 Gambling Kitten Seiji Ito Hit Similar →
1965 A Chain of Islands Harashima Average Similar →
1964 Red Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 零戦黒雲一家 - Flop Similar →
1962 Sun and Stars - Flop Similar →
1962 Burūtaun aoi machi no ōkami - Flop Similar →
1962 A Torrent of Life - Flop Similar →
1962 Black Dice - Flop Similar →
1962 Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha - Flop Similar →
1962 Aniki - Flop Similar →
1961 Pursuit Shinobu Iwasa Flop Similar →
1961 Gunman's Alley - Flop Similar →
1961 The Man with a Shotgun Watari Ryoji Average Similar →
1961 Hotbed of Crime - Flop Similar →
1959 A Man Explodes - Flop Similar →
1959 Tokyo Romance Way - Flop Similar →
1959 Zattō ni hikarume - Flop Similar →
1958 Voice Without a Shadow - Average Similar →
1958 Red Pier Katsumata Average Similar →
1958 The Boy Who Came Back - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Underworld Beauty Detective Watanabe Average Similar →
1957 I Am Waiting Shibata elder Hit Similar →
1957 Temptation Shigeo Togoshi Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era Monta Shiji Hit Similar →
1957 Eight Hours of Terror Ryoji Aoki Hit Similar →
1957 Saigo no totsugeki - Flop Similar →

Hideaki Nitani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hideaki Nitani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hideaki Nitani is "The Family" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hideaki Nitani acted in?

Hideaki Nitani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hideaki Nitani?

Other notable films include "The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil", "Temptation", and "The Boy Who Came Back".