Akira Hamada - Actor Profile

Akira Hamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 28, 1941
Birth Place: Yokohama, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akira 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 Akira 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akira Hamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dream of Illumination, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Akira Hamada Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Dream of Illumination (2017) movie poster
★9.0

Dream of Illumination: Noboru runs a real-estate agency in a provicial Hokkaido mountain town. He is despised by the locals for his aggressive

Dream of Illumination

2017•Drama
★8.0
Box: The Hakamada Case (2010) movie poster
★8.0

Box: The Hakamada Case: Based on the true story of former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada who has spent over 40 years incarcerated on death row

Box: The Hakamada Case

2010•Crime
★7.5
Vengeance Is Mine (1979) movie poster
★7.5

Vengeance Is Mine: A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.

Vengeance Is Mine

1979•Crime
★7.3
Port Arthur (1980) movie poster
★7.3

Port Arthur: Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, duri

Port Arthur

1980•War
★7.2
Violent Cop (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Violent Cop: A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza

Violent Cop

1989•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Bad City Prosecutor General Hit Similar →
2021 おじいちゃんの茶碗 - Flop Similar →
2021 Japan Gangster War 12 - Flop Similar →
2021 Japan Gangster War Chapter 11 - Flop Similar →
2021 Japan Gangster War Chapter 10 - Flop Similar →
2021 Japan Gangster War Chapter 9 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 8 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 6 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 5 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 3 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 4 - Flop Similar →
2019 A Samurai Movie Rhapsody: Filming the Ultimate Swordfight - Flop Similar →
2017 Dream of Illumination Tomoharu Miyoshi Super Hit Similar →
2017 Odd Detective 15 Shinsuke Maeda Average Similar →
2016 Shin Godzilla Kouno : Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Hit Similar →
2012 Eden - Flop Similar →
2012 The Land of Hope Matsuzaki Average Similar →
2010 Box: The Hakamada Case Member of national assembly Kikukawa Super Hit Similar →
2009 Rain Fall Yamamoto Flop Similar →
2007 UNFAIR: the movie - Average Similar →
2005 The Suspect: Muroi Shinji 島津部長 Average Similar →
2004 Mondai no Nai Watashitachi Principal Flop Similar →
2003 Samurai Resurrection - Flop Similar →
2001 Gokutsuma Ninkyodo Yasha Dance - Flop Similar →
1998 Bayside Shakedown Shimazu Hit Similar →
1995 Zero Woman: Final Mission Junzo Ogasawara Flop Similar →
1994 Female Prisoner Executioner Maria - Flop Similar →
1993 The Brutal Insanity of Love Azuma Flop Similar →
1992 About Love, Tokyo Yakuza Average Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth Naoe Kagetsuna Average Similar →
1990 Yakuza Ladies: The Final Battle Motokazu Konya Flop Similar →
1990 13 Assassins - Hit Similar →
1989 Violent Cop Detective Boss Araki Hit Similar →
1989 Yakuza Ladies 3 - Average Similar →
1983 Legend of the Eight Samurai Akushiro Average Similar →
1983 Village of Doom Villager Hit Similar →
1982 Ninja Wars - Average Similar →
1982 Karate Cop Chief of Investigation in Hakata Flop Similar →
1981 Station Detective Kaga Average Similar →
1980 Shogun's Ninja Akechi Mitsuhide Average Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Jiro Oba Hit Similar →
1980 The Revolt - Average Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Detective Ichikawa Super Hit Similar →
1977 Mount Hakkoda Lieutenant Tanabe Average Similar →
1975 Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie Mysterious Gentleman / Mr. Titan Hit Similar →
1975 The Bullet Train Nagata Hit Similar →
1975 Graveyard of Honor - Hit Similar →
1974 Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance Okada Takichi Average Similar →
1974 Kamen Rider X: The Movie Hercules (human form) Average Similar →
1968 Kill! Denzô Nishimura Hit Similar →

Akira Hamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Hamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Hamada is "Dream of Illumination" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Hamada acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Akira Hamada?

Other notable films include "Box: The Hakamada Case", "Vengeance Is Mine", and "Port Arthur".