Kazuo Kinugasa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

24Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kazuo Kinugasa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kazuo Kinugasa'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kazuo Kinugasa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tales of Ginza, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kazuo Kinugasa Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

Tales of Ginza: In the thriving Tokyo neighborhood of Ginza, a woman in the process of selling her estranged husband’s art collection at

Tales of Ginza

1955•Drama

★6.8

The Sleeping Beast Within (1960) movie poster

★6.8

The Sleeping Beast Within: A newspaper reporter's search for his girlfriend's missing father lead him into heart of the criminal underworld of Yoko

The Sleeping Beast Within

1960•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Our Town: In 1906, after finishing a tough migrant job in the Philippines, Takichi has returned to Japan. He starts to work as a r

Our Town

1956•Drama

★6.7

Man Who Causes a Storm (1957) movie poster

★6.7

Man Who Causes a Storm: Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In atte

Man Who Causes a Storm

1957•Drama

★6.5

The Rambling Guitarist (1959) movie poster

★6.5

The Rambling Guitarist: Arriving in the town of Hakodate, a wandering musician, Shinji Taki, is soon recruited by the local gang as a hired hand

The Rambling Guitarist

1959•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1972	Office Lady Diary: Affair of a She-Cat	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss	-	Average	Similar →
1966	Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Juvenile Delinquents	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Keiji monogatari jazu wa kurutchai nē	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Man at the Bullfight	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Covered Wagon	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	金語楼の俺は殺し屋だ	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Wakai toppū	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Day of Youth	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Sleeping Beast Within	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Devil's Sigh	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Mighty Rules	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Rambling Guitarist	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	汚れた顔	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	おヤエの女中と幽霊	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	おヤエのあんま天國	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Tokyo Romance Way	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Red Pier	Detective Takagi	Average	Similar →
1958	Underworld Beauty	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Man Who Causes a Storm	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	The Champion	Coach Yoshida	Average	Similar →
1956	Our Town	Car customer (Sekitori)	Hit	Similar →
1955	Tales of Ginza	-	Hit	Similar →

Kazuo Kinugasa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kazuo Kinugasa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kazuo Kinugasa is "Tales of Ginza" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Kazuo Kinugasa acted in?

Kazuo Kinugasa has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kazuo Kinugasa?

Other notable films include "The Sleeping Beast Within", "Our Town", and "Man Who Causes a Storm".