Kinzō Shin - Actor Profile

Kinzō Shin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1910
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kinzō Shin 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 Kinzō Shin'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kinzō Shin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Radish and the Carrot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kinzō Shin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kinzō Shin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Radish and the Carrot (1965) movie poster
★10.0

The Radish and the Carrot: One day a company executive learns that his younger brother, whom he recommended, embezzled company funds. To save the s

The Radish and the Carrot

1965•Comedy
★8.0
The Soundless Cry (1965) movie poster
★8.0

The Soundless Cry: Shinichi is not only poor, he is also deaf, and leads a joyless life with his sick mother. His one happiness is his frie

The Soundless Cry

1965•Drama
★8.0
The Makioka Sisters (1959) movie poster
★8.0

The Makioka Sisters: Based on the famous novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, this is a story of the four sisters of the ancient and reputable Makiok

The Makioka Sisters

1959•Drama
★7.7
Tokyo Twilight (1957) movie poster
★7.7

Tokyo Twilight: Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot accept the fact that she was abando

Tokyo Twilight

1957•Drama
★7.7
Sandakan No. 8 (1974) movie poster
★7.7

Sandakan No. 8: A young journalist interviews an elderly woman about being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel called Sandak

Sandakan No. 8

1974•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kinzō Shin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Willful Murder - Hit Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Sanetaka Ichijo Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Linguistics Professor Kuwabara Hit Similar →
1972 The Long Darkness Shino's father Average Similar →
1970 The Walking Major Old doctor Flop Similar →
1969 Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Honmeido Hit Similar →
1969 The SAKURA Code - Flop Similar →
1968 Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza - Average Similar →
1968 The Man Without a Map Coffee Shop Owner Hit Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe - Hit Similar →
1967 Clouds at Sunset - Average Similar →
1966 Captive's Island - Hit Similar →
1965 The Soundless Cry Judge Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Radish and the Carrot - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Flame of Devotion - Hit Similar →
1964 Revenge Nishida Saburobei Super Hit Similar →
1964 Flora on the Sand - Average Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer Udebun Average Similar →
1963 Distant Love - Average Similar →
1963 Youth of the Beast Shinsuke Onodera Hit Similar →
1963 Itsudemo yume o - Flop Similar →
1963 Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards! Hatano Average Similar →
1962 何もかも狂ってやがる - Flop Similar →
1962 湖愁 - Flop Similar →
1962 The Inheritance Ishimoda Hit Similar →
1962 Angel and the Outlaw - Flop Similar →
1961 The Diary of a Police Officer: The Slammer Is Full - Flop Similar →
1960 The Song Lantern - Flop Similar →
1960 The Sleeping Beast Within Ide Hit Similar →
1959 Windy Street - Average Similar →
1959 Break Down that Wall Presiding Judge Hit Similar →
1959 The Makioka Sisters - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Snowy Heron - Flop Similar →
1958 Conflagration - Hit Similar →
1958 Giants and Toys Kohei Yashiro Hit Similar →
1957 But the Flesh is Weak Makita Average Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 Tokyo Twilight Yasuo Numata Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Thick-Walled Room Kawanishi Hit Similar →
1955 The Wolves - Hit Similar →
1955 Princess Yang Kwei-fei Servant Hit Similar →
1954 A Billionaire Juji Gan Average Similar →
1954 Ditch - Hit Similar →
1954 The End of a Day - Flop Similar →
1953 Hiroshima - Hit Similar →
1953 Hiroba no kōdoku - Flop Similar →
1953 Kurohyō - Flop Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →
1952 A Ripple in a Morning - Average Similar →
1950 Listen to the Voices of the Sea - Hit Similar →

Kinzō Shin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kinzō Shin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kinzō Shin is "The Radish and the Carrot" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kinzō Shin acted in?

Kinzō Shin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kinzō Shin?

Other notable films include "The Soundless Cry", "The Makioka Sisters", and "Tokyo Twilight".