Lane Nakano

Acting

Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

5Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 16, 1915

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Lane Nakano

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tsutomo Nakano (1915-2005), also known as Lane Nakano, was an American soldier turned actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lane Nakano, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lane Nakano reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lane Nakano'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lane Nakano remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in China Venture, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lane Nakano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lane Nakano's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

China Venture: American soldiers undertake a mission to capture a Japanese admiral who has survived an air crash in China during WWII.

China Venture

1953•War

★6.1

★6.1

Tokyo Joe: An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself

Tokyo Joe

1949•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Go for Broke!: A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American vol

Go for Broke!

1951•Action

★5.5

★5.5

Japanese War Bride: A Korean war vet and his bride face subtle and sometimes extreme racism when they return to his home in rural California

Japanese War Bride

1952•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Three Weeks of Love: Hong Kong-set religious drama.

Three Weeks of Love

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lane Nakano.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1965	Three Weeks of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	China Venture	Japanese Sniper (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1952	Japanese War Bride	Shiro Hasagawa	Average	Similar →
1951	Go for Broke!	Sam	Average	Similar →
1949	Tokyo Joe	Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Lane Nakano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lane Nakano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lane Nakano is "China Venture" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Lane Nakano acted in?

Lane Nakano has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lane Nakano?

Other notable films include "Tokyo Joe", "Go for Broke!", and "Japanese War Bride".