Osamu Abe

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

31Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Osamu Abe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Osamu Abe'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Osamu Abe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pale Flower, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Osamu Abe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Osamu Abe's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Pale Flower: A gangster gets released from prison and has to cope with the recent shifts of power between the gangs, while taking car

Pale Flower

1964•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

Black Lizard: The cunning detective Akeichi must foil a kidnapping plot orchestrated by the notorious jewel thief known as Black Lizar

Black Lizard

1962•Mystery

★6.9

★6.9

Giants and Toys: Nishi is an advertising executive for a caramel company that is planning to launch a new product, in fierce competition

Giants and Toys

1958•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Gamera vs. Barugon: Gamera escapes from his rocket enclosure and makes his way back to Earth as a giant opal from New Guinea is brought back

Gamera vs. Barugon

1966•Fantasy

★6.2

★6.2

Killers on Parade: A vengeful contractor hires a series of young killers to target a woman muckraker. Trouble brews when an amateur marksma

Killers on Parade

1961•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Osamu Abe.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1968	The Woman Dicer	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Woman Champion	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Thoroughbred Women Gamblers	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Medal from the Devil	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Gamera vs. Barugon	Awaji Maru Crewman	Average	Similar →
1965	Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	On the Road Forever	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Pale Flower	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	High School Third Graders	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Forbidden	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Ashita au hito	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Princess and I	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Black Lizard	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	誘拐	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Buddha	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo	Poisapa	Flop	Similar →
1961	Killers on Parade	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Hit and Run Gang	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Machi no uwasa mo sanjûgo nichi	Araki	Flop	Similar →
1960	Mission Accomplished	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Lord Pretends	Akaoni no Gon	Flop	Similar →
1959	Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Nitōhei monogatari: Banji yōryō no maki	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Woman and the Pirate	御相撲松	Flop	Similar →
1959	Gambler and the Princess	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Akado Suzunosuke: The Defeat of the Skull Mask Gang	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Giants and Toys	-	Hit	Similar →
1951	Judge of the Ashuras	-	Flop	Similar →
1951	A Spectacular Murder	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	Resurrection	-	Flop	Similar →

Osamu Abe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Osamu Abe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Osamu Abe is "Pale Flower" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Osamu Abe acted in?

Osamu Abe has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Osamu Abe?

Other notable films include "Black Lizard", "Giants and Toys", and "Gamera vs. Barugon".