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Masahiko Naruse

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
36Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1924

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masahiko Naruse reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masahiko Naruse'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masahiko Naruse remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masahiko Naruse Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masahiko Naruse's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) movie poster
★8.4

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer: After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to h

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961•War
★7.9
The Burmese Harp (1956) movie poster
★7.9

The Burmese Harp: In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist mon

The Burmese Harp

1956•Drama
★7.5
The Great Killing (1964) movie poster
★7.5

The Great Killing: A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurpi

The Great Killing

1964•Action
★6.9
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) movie poster
★6.9

Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai: After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ance

Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai

1963•History
★6.9
Who Are You, Mr. Sorge? (1961) movie poster
★6.9

Who Are You, Mr. Sorge?: French docu-drama which chronicles the chain of events that lead to the hanging of German-journalist Richard Sorge, who

Who Are You, Mr. Sorge?

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masahiko Naruse.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Lady's Triangle Old man in Roppongi Flop Similar →
1982 Demon's Room Matsubara Flop Similar →
1981 Mibōjin no shinshitsu - Flop Similar →
1981 Motto hageshiku motto tsuyoku Hanzo Isaka Flop Similar →
1980 Momoe's Lips: Love Beast Yutaka Nanbara Flop Similar →
1978 幽霊列車 - Flop Similar →
1975 Main Line to Terror - Average Similar →
1973 Long Journey into Love - Flop Similar →
1970 Evil Spirits of Japan - Average Similar →
1969 Admiral Borneo: Betting at the Equator - Flop Similar →
1968 The Fox With Nine Tails Saheiji (voice) Flop Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe Kumada Hit Similar →
1967 When the Cookie Crumbles - Average Similar →
1966 Silence Has No Wings - Hit Similar →
1964 The Great Killing - Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Navy - Flop Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Okitomo Tamuna Hit Similar →
1961 Fire Line Nakamoto Flop Similar →
1961 Who Are You, Mr. Sorge? Baron Sakurai Hit Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Chôsenjin Super Hit Similar →
1960 遙かなる母の顔 - Flop Similar →
1960 Challenge Beneath the Waves - Flop Similar →
1960 Deep River Melody - Average Similar →
1960 Police Precinct Part 14 - Flop Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: Nothing Left at the Scene - Flop Similar →
1959 Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil - Flop Similar →
1959 Moonlight Mask: The Challenging Ghost - Flop Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: The Woman Without A Face - Flop Similar →
1959 The Bastards of Lawless Town - Flop Similar →
1958 Points and Lines - Average Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 Elegy of the North Mimizukuza member Average Similar →
1956 Kanshō fujin - Flop Similar →
1956 The Burmese Harp - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Yukiko - Flop Similar →
1953 Shishun no izumi Sago Flop Similar →

Masahiko Naruse - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masahiko Naruse?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masahiko Naruse is "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Masahiko Naruse acted in?

Masahiko Naruse has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masahiko Naruse?

Other notable films include "The Burmese Harp", "The Great Killing", and "Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai".