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Kappei Matsumoto

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 25, 1905
Birth Place: Azumino, Nagano, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kappei Matsumoto 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 Kappei Matsumoto'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kappei Matsumoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kappei Matsumoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kappei Matsumoto's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu (1965) movie poster
★8.2

Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu: In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. Hi

Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu

1965•Drama
★7.7
Kwaidan (1965) movie poster
★7.7

Kwaidan: Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless

Kwaidan

1965•Horror
★7.7
Demons (1971) movie poster
★7.7

Demons: Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband.

Demons

1971•Horror
★7.5
Stray Dog (1949) movie poster
★7.5

Stray Dog: A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to r

Stray Dog

1949•Crime
★7.4
Sword of the Beast (1965) movie poster
★7.4

Sword of the Beast: Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuk

Sword of the Beast

1965•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kappei Matsumoto.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Rhapsody in August - Hit Similar →
1990 Flower Season - Flop Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Professor Hatano Hit Similar →
1978 Blood Type: Blue - Average Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Education Minister Wako Hit Similar →
1978 Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron - Average Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Mimori Police Chief Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Ichirobei Hirano Hit Similar →
1971 Silence Prisoner official Hit Similar →
1971 Kataashi no ēsu - Flop Similar →
1971 Demons Ryoshin Super Hit Similar →
1966 Thirst for Love Inoue Average Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast - Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Police Precinct: Missing Person First Investigation Section Chief Flop Similar →
1964 Police Precinct: Confession First Investigation Section Chief Flop Similar →
1963 Police Precinct Part 21 - Flop Similar →
1962 Mid-August Commotion Hayashi, Commander of Imperial Guard Division Flop Similar →
1962 Zankokuna tsuki - Flop Similar →
1962 G-Men in the Pacific - Average Similar →
1962 The Challenge - Hit Similar →
1962 Hitotsu no inochi - Flop Similar →
1961 Invasion of the Neptune Men Tanigawa Hiroshi Flop Similar →
1961 Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor - Average Similar →
1961 Police Precinct: 15 Year Old Woman - Flop Similar →
1960 Police Precinct Part 13 First Investigation Section Chief Flop Similar →
1959 The Human Wall - Flop Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: Nothing Left at the Scene - Flop Similar →
1959 Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: Car 108 - Flop Similar →
1959 Hell's Companion - Flop Similar →
1959 Sea-Boy and Mountain-Boy Aobamaru Flop Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Hit Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: The Woman Without A Face - Flop Similar →
1958 Zesshou Gensuke Flop Similar →
1958 Detective Duel - Average Similar →
1958 Hanatarō Jumon - Flop Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1956 The Chop Professor - Flop Similar →
1955 She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum - Hit Similar →
1955 Floating Weeds Diary Nakamura Flop Similar →
1954 Women's House - Average Similar →
1954 The Garden of Women Yoshie's father Hit Similar →
1950 Street of Violence Matsuno Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Flame of My Love - Flop Similar →
1948 Apostasy - Flop Similar →
1946 Victory of Women Prosecutor Kono Hit Similar →

Kappei Matsumoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kappei Matsumoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kappei Matsumoto is "Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Kappei Matsumoto acted in?

Kappei Matsumoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kappei Matsumoto?

Other notable films include "Kwaidan", "Demons", and "Stray Dog".