Takao Yamada - Actor Profile

Takao Yamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
8Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takao Yamada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Takao Yamada'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takao Yamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Warm Water Under a Red Bridge, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takao Yamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takao Yamada's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001) movie poster
★6.5

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge: A down-and-out businessman travels to a seaside town, where he meets a woman with unusual sexual powers.

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge

2001•Fantasy
★6.4
Nutcracker Fantasy (1979) movie poster
★6.4

Nutcracker Fantasy: Based off of the novel, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and the ballet, "The Nutcracker", Sanrio shows their take on

Nutcracker Fantasy

1979•Animation
★6.0
The Okinawa War of Ten Years (1978) movie poster
★6.0

The Okinawa War of Ten Years: After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is

The Okinawa War of Ten Years

1978•Crime
★0.0
The Long Way 'Round (1980) movie poster
★0.0

The Long Way 'Round: 1980 Japanese film.

The Long Way 'Round

1980•Drama
★0.0
The Extravagant Cops (1977) movie poster
★0.0

The Extravagant Cops:

The Extravagant Cops

1977•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takao Yamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Warm Water Under a Red Bridge Kazuo Namamura Hit Similar →
1994 Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 2 - Flop Similar →
1993 Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold - Flop Similar →
1980 The Long Way 'Round - Flop Similar →
1979 Nutcracker Fantasy Gar (voice) Average Similar →
1978 The Okinawa War of Ten Years - Average Similar →
1977 The Extravagant Cops Takichi Flop Similar →
1975 Go, go! Zutorubi! Full speed ahead! - Flop Similar →

Takao Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takao Yamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takao Yamada is "Warm Water Under a Red Bridge" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Takao Yamada acted in?

Takao Yamada has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takao Yamada?

Other notable films include "Nutcracker Fantasy", "The Okinawa War of Ten Years", and "The Long Way 'Round".