Torahiko Hamada - Actor Profile

Torahiko Hamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 18, 1919
Birth Place: Nahari, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Torahiko Hamada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Torahiko Hamada'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Torahiko Hamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tarao Bannai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Torahiko Hamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Torahiko Hamada's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Tarao Bannai (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Tarao Bannai: Legendary detective returns.

Tarao Bannai

1978
★8.8
Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) movie poster
★8.8

Japanese Godfather: Ambition: An ambitious Kansai yakuza don moves in on Tokyo using financial and political tactics, sparking conflict with a local c

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

1977•Crime
★8.1
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) movie poster
★8.1

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love: After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labor chief at a large

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959•War
★8.0
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him (1966) movie poster
★8.0

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him: Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966•Crime
★7.7
Kwaidan (1965) movie poster
★7.7

Kwaidan: Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless

Kwaidan

1965•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Torahiko Hamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Inugami Old Man in Black Flop Similar →
1985 The Empty Table - Flop Similar →
1983 Battle Anthem - Hit Similar →
1982 Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather - Average Similar →
1981 Willful Murder - Hit Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy - Average Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Naoharu Osako Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Investigator Yoshino Super Hit Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Finance Minister Sone Hit Similar →
1978 Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron - Average Similar →
1978 The Incident Fusaji Average Similar →
1978 Tarao Bannai - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Goto Super Hit Similar →
1977 Village of Eight Gravestones Taichiro Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1975 Company Buggers - Hit Similar →
1975 The Great Chase Masayuki Yashiro Hit Similar →
1975 Graveyard of Honor - Hit Similar →
1973 The Petrified Forest - Average Similar →
1973 Professional Killers Tokujiro Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Pirates of Buban - Hit Similar →
1971 Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 Narushima Average Similar →
1970 Live Today, Die Tomorrow! - Hit Similar →
1970 Tora! Tora! Tora! Admiral (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 Song of Vengeance - Flop Similar →
1968 Strong Women, Weak Men Kumagai Flop Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Chamberlain Yasuya Mitsui Hit Similar →
1967 The X from Outer Space - Flop Similar →
1966 Nerves for Victory - Average Similar →
1966 Thirst for Love Shiina Average Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him Yamashita Super Hit Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast - Hit Similar →
1965 A Trap Judge Hit Similar →
1965 Witness Chair Attorney Imai Average Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1962 Danger Pays Hijikata Hit Similar →
1962 Ballad of a Workman - Average Similar →
1962 Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi - Flop Similar →
1961 Immortal Love Mr. Koshinuma Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hunting Opium-Eaters - Flop Similar →
1960 Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy - Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Thick-Walled Room Yamashita Hit Similar →
1955 Floating Weeds Diary Sawada Flop Similar →
1955 Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 The Love of the Actress Sumako - Hit Similar →

Torahiko Hamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Torahiko Hamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Torahiko Hamada is "Tarao Bannai" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Torahiko Hamada acted in?

Torahiko Hamada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Torahiko Hamada?

Other notable films include "Japanese Godfather: Ambition", "The Human Condition I: No Greater Love", and "By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him".