Yoshio Kaneuchi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 17, 1933

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yoshio Kaneuchi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yoshio Kaneuchi'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yoshio Kaneuchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sworn Brothers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yoshio Kaneuchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshio Kaneuchi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

Sworn Brothers: Ichikawa Raizo’s last film. He plays a Yakuza enforcer who kills a man on his boss's orders. He’s then sent to a provinc

Sworn Brothers

1969•Crime

★7.5

★7.5

The Far Road: Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of th

The Far Road

1977•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

A Killer's Key: Raizô Ichikawa reprises his role as the restaurant-cook-turned-contract-killer in this sequel to Kazuo Mori's stylish 19

A Killer's Key

1967•Thriller

★7.0

★7.0

The Hoodlum Priest: The first film in the 2 part series about Ryuzen, a renegade martial-arts priest who, in addition to breaking all the co

The Hoodlum Priest

1967•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Andromeda Stories: In the Andromeda galaxy there's a planet of a highly developed human civilisation. The gentle Prince Itaka and another k

Andromeda Stories

1982•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yoshio Kaneuchi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green	General Branford (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1986	In the World of Zen	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1984	Lone Wolf and Cub	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1982	Future War 198X	President Gibson (voice)	Average	Similar →
1982	Andromeda Stories	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
1977	The Far Road	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Village of Eight Tombs	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Woman Gambling Expert: Odd/Even Gambling Trip	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Sworn Brothers	Wajima	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Two Bodyguards	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	A Killer's Key	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Whispering Joe	Miwa	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Hoodlum Priest	-	Hit	Similar →

Yoshio Kaneuchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshio Kaneuchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshio Kaneuchi is "Sworn Brothers" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Yoshio Kaneuchi acted in?

Yoshio Kaneuchi has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshio Kaneuchi?

Other notable films include "The Far Road", "A Killer's Key", and "The Hoodlum Priest".