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Kyōnosuke Murai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
40Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kyōnosuke Murai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kyōnosuke Murai'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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kyōnosuke Murai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eighteen Years in Prison, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kyōnosuke Murai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kyōnosuke Murai's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★8.6
Hero of the Red Light District (1960) movie poster
★8.6

Hero of the Red Light District: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a w

Hero of the Red Light District

1960•Drama
★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
★8.0
Three Gamblers (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Three Gamblers: Three closely associated gamblers have adventures in Yokohama, Hokkaido, and Macao. Gambling trio endure hardships to re

Three Gamblers

1967•Crime
★7.6
Eleven Samurai (1967) movie poster
★7.6

Eleven Samurai: The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Sho

Eleven Samurai

1967•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kyōnosuke Murai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 The Shogun Assassins - Flop Similar →
1979 Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity Wada's grandfather Hit Similar →
1976 Oxen Split Torturing - Average Similar →
1972 Hikage-Mono - Flop Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang - Average Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1971 The Man - Flop Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return - Average Similar →
1970 Kanto Street Peddlers: Clan Violent Loyalty Kumaki Morimichi Flop Similar →
1970 Brave Red Flower of the North - Average Similar →
1969 Kanto Street Peddlers Arima Hatsujirō Flop Similar →
1969 The Cross of Vengeance - Flop Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game - Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler - Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Heiji, the Detective - Flop Similar →
1967 Gambler: Victory Without Death - Average Similar →
1967 Showdown of Men 2 - Flop Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Three Gamblers - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Koto—The Lake of Tears - Hit Similar →
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza - Hit Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Average Similar →
1965 Chivalrous Nature - Flop Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 間諜 - Flop Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Moonshadow Ninja Scroll: Twenty-One Eyes Hayato Sakai Flop Similar →
1963 13 Assassins - Hit Similar →
1963 Sword of Wind and Clouds - Flop Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style - Hit Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape - Average Similar →
1962 Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa - Flop Similar →
1962 Sakura Official - Average Similar →
1962 A Warrior Generation - Flop Similar →
1961 Seven Knights Pt. 2 - Flop Similar →
1961 Unruly Lion - Flop Similar →
1960 Sword of Destiny - Average Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Ryuji, the Gun Slinger - Flop Similar →

Kyōnosuke Murai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kyōnosuke Murai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kyōnosuke Murai is "Eighteen Years in Prison" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Kyōnosuke Murai acted in?

Kyōnosuke Murai has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kyōnosuke Murai?

Other notable films include "Hero of the Red Light District", "Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu", and "Three Gamblers".