Nam Yang-il

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

5Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1937

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nam Yang-il 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 Nam Yang-il'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nam Yang-il remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Sunflower Family, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nam Yang-il Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam Yang-il's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

A Sunflower Family: A middle-aged man is so crazy about his mistress that he doesn't care about what happens to his family. The feud between

A Sunflower Family

1961•Romance

★5.0

★5.0

Five Marines: A brigade of five marines are sent on a dangerous mission to capture an enemy stronghold during the Korean War.

Five Marines

1961•Drama

★4.0

★4.0

Dongsimcho: Lee Suk-hui (Choe Eun-hui) lost her husband to the Korean War eight years ago. She runs a dressmaking shop that has fall

Dongsimcho

1959•Drama

★3.0

Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon (1959) movie poster

★3.0

Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon: Upon hearing that her fiance has been killed in battle, a woman makes her way to the Park Pagoda to seek comfort from th

Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon

1959•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

A Returned Man: Park Nam-ho works at a Japanese pharmaceutical company and lives happily with his wife, Gyeong-hui, in a house filled wi

A Returned Man

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam Yang-il.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1961	Five Marines	Marine Ha Young-gyu	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Sunflower Family	Insik (Youngest son)	Average	Similar →
1960	A Returned Man	Cheol-soo [Gyeong-hui's son]	Flop	Similar →
1959	Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Dongsimcho	Pharmacy clerk	Flop	Similar →

Nam Yang-il - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam Yang-il?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam Yang-il is "A Sunflower Family" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Nam Yang-il acted in?

Nam Yang-il has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam Yang-il?

Other notable films include "Five Marines", "Dongsimcho", and "Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon".