Kazuo Funaki

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

29Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 12, 1944

Birth Place: Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kazuo Funaki reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kazuo Funaki'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 3% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kazuo Funaki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lost Love, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kazuo Funaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kazuo Funaki's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Lost Love: Shimamura is a young man whose family went broke and lost their house. One day, as he returns to his former house to get

Lost Love

1967•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Here Because of You: An uplifting drama about the bond between a group of high school seniors and their kind-hearted teacher, Mr. Yabuki. Fac

Here Because of You

1964•Drama

★5.3

Let's Dance Bon-Odori in Hawaii (1964) movie poster

★5.3

Let's Dance Bon-Odori in Hawaii: A young man longs to travel to Hawaii, the birthplace of his deceased father, against the wishes of his family, who are

Let's Dance Bon-Odori in Hawaii

1964•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Youth - Part II: Isamu, a star athlete in high school, becomes a race cyclist. He wins his debut races, but soon his opponents see throug

Youth - Part II

1979•Drama

★3.8

Heiji, the Detective (1967) movie poster

★3.8

Heiji, the Detective: Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an investigation into the myster

Heiji, the Detective

1967•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kazuo Funaki.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1979	Down with The Big Boss	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Youth - Part II	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Rainbow Over Paris	Kazuya Funada	Flop	Similar →
1969	Farewell, My Beloved	Makito Onodera	Flop	Similar →
1969	Youth Bell	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Eternal Love	Takahiko Shinjo	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Sweet Interns	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	My Sweetheart	Funayama	Flop	Similar →
1967	Heiji, the Detective	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Lost Love	Yusaku Shimamura	Hit	Similar →
1967	O Luna, My Pony!	A Youth	Flop	Similar →
1967	Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival	一心太助・徳川家光	Flop	Similar →
1967	Journey to the North	Eikichi Kamimura	Flop	Similar →
1966	No Greater Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Dash to the Sun	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Tomo o okuru uta	Yoshio Ôtsu	Flop	Similar →
1966	Night of Sorrow	Masahiko Kizuka	Flop	Similar →
1965	A Girl of the Plateau	Kazuo Kitagawa	Flop	Similar →
1965	Tokyo wa Koisuru	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Northern City	Umihiko Kojima	Flop	Similar →
1965	Flowering Maidens	Taichi Wakimura	Flop	Similar →
1964	Aa Seishun no Mune no Chi wa	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	High School Juniors (Part II)	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Let's Dance Bon-Odori in Hawaii	Natsuo Funada	Flop	Similar →
1964	Here Because of You	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Friends	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	The School Cap	Kazuo Funada	Flop	Similar →
1963	High School Third Graders	-	Flop	Similar →

Kazuo Funaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kazuo Funaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kazuo Funaki is "Lost Love" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kazuo Funaki acted in?

Kazuo Funaki has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kazuo Funaki?

Other notable films include "Here Because of You", "Let's Dance Bon-Odori in Hawaii", and "Youth - Part II".