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Ton Shimada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
17Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 25, 1917
Birth Place: Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ton Shimada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ton Shimada'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ton Shimada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pitfall, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ton Shimada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ton Shimada's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Pitfall (1962) movie poster
★7.3

Pitfall: A man wanders into a seemingly deserted town with his young son in search of work. But after a bit of bad luck, he joins

Pitfall

1962•Mystery
★7.3
Lucky Dragon No. 5 (1959) movie poster
★7.3

Lucky Dragon No. 5: An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefectur

Lucky Dragon No. 5

1959•Drama
★7.0
Stepbrothers (1957) movie poster
★7.0

Stepbrothers: In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where diss

Stepbrothers

1957•Drama
★6.6
The Song of the Cart (1959) movie poster
★6.6

The Song of the Cart: A lifetime story of a woman who stubbornly lives in a poor mountain village in post-war Japan.

The Song of the Cart

1959•Drama
★6.3
The Catch (1961) movie poster
★6.3

The Catch: Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await offici

The Catch

1961•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ton Shimada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Pitfall Dead Miner Hit Similar →
1962 Mirai ni tsunagaru ko ra - Flop Similar →
1961 The Catch - Average Similar →
1961 Taiyō o iru mono - Flop Similar →
1959 Otome no inori - Flop Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Hit Similar →
1959 The Song of the Cart - Hit Similar →
1958 His Scarlet Cloak - Flop Similar →
1958 Night Drum - Average Similar →
1957 Stepbrothers Ōta Hit Similar →
1957 Yellow Crow - Average Similar →
1956 Meiken monogatari - Flop Similar →
1956 Twice on a Certain Night - Flop Similar →
1956 The Boyhood of Dr. Noguchi - Flop Similar →
1955 Floating Weeds Diary - Flop Similar →
1955 Yukiko - Flop Similar →
1954 The Street Without Sun - Flop Similar →

Ton Shimada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ton Shimada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ton Shimada is "Pitfall" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Ton Shimada acted in?

Ton Shimada has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ton Shimada?

Other notable films include "Lucky Dragon No. 5", "Stepbrothers", and "The Song of the Cart".