Hisano Yamaoka

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

50Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 27, 1926

Birth Place: Ōta, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hisano Yamaoka 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: Drama

The majority of Hisano Yamaoka's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hisano Yamaoka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samurai Rebellion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hisano Yamaoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hisano Yamaoka's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

Samurai Rebellion: The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai fath

Samurai Rebellion

1967•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

The River Fuefuki: In a time of continuous civil wars ravaging the fields of feudal Japan, the eldest son of a very poor peasant family, li

The River Fuefuki

1960•War

★7.5

★7.5

Free and Easy 7: Hama-chan and Su-san meet a charming woman on a fishing trip, but forget to ask her name. Days later, Hama-chan sees her

Free and Easy 7

1994•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

A Geisha's Diary: A young girl is rigorously trained in the feminine arts so that she can become a geisha. As she struggles through life,

A Geisha's Diary

1961•Drama

★7.1

★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 Hisano Yamaoka.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Remembering the Cosmos Flower	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	Free and Easy 7	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	The Political Game	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Totteoki no Seishun	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Lost in the Wilderness	Hideyo Nazaki	Flop	Similar →
1977	Lullaby to Kill	Ito Izutsu	Average	Similar →
1973	Time Within Memory	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Special Boy Soldiers of the Navy	-	Average	Similar →
1970	Just for You	Shizuko	Flop	Similar →
1970	Take Care, Red Riding Hood	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Heat Wave Island	-	Average	Similar →
1969	The Tempters: Smile After Tears	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Women and Miso Soup	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Night Guy	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Wild Ducks and Green Onions	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The House of the Sleeping Virgins	Yasuko - Eguchi's wife	Flop	Similar →
1967	When the Cookie Crumbles	-	Average	Similar →
1967	Samurai Rebellion	Sannojo Kasai's mother (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Koto—The Lake of Tears	Matsue Torii	Hit	Similar →
1966	Wild Geese	Otsune, Suezo's wife	Flop	Similar →
1965	Seishun zenki: Aoi kajitsu	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Scarlet Camellia	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Green Fruit	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Elegant Beast	Yoshino, Tokizo's wife	Hit	Similar →
1962	The President's Son	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Wakai tsume ato	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Ningen Gari	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Aru kankei	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Storm over Arabia	Masako	Flop	Similar →
1961	Kaei	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Kusa wo karu musume	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Blood-Red Water in the Channel	Hiromi	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Geisha's Diary	Tsutsui Keiko	Hit	Similar →
1961	Dawn of a Canvas	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Living by Karate	Akie	Average	Similar →
1960	The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The River Fuefuki	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	The Sleeping Beast Within	Hisa Ueki	Hit	Similar →
1958	Nishi Ginza Station	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	That Wonderful Guy	Yōko's Dance Instructor	Flop	Similar →
1958	Forbidden Lips	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era	Otatsu	Hit	Similar →
1957	Streetlights	永田夫人	Flop	Similar →
1957	Inn of the Floating Weeds	Mio / Kozue	Flop	Similar →
1956	Kanshō fujin	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Phoenix	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Confession	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Crossroad	Tomoko Ise	Flop	Similar →
1956	Cell No. 8	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Bored Hatamoto: House of Skulls	-	Flop	Similar →

Hisano Yamaoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hisano Yamaoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hisano Yamaoka is "Samurai Rebellion" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Hisano Yamaoka acted in?

Hisano Yamaoka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hisano Yamaoka?

Other notable films include "The River Fuefuki", "Free and Easy 7", and "A Geisha's Diary".