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Akira Kuji

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 27, 1927
Birth Place: Kagawa, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akira Kuji 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: Crime

The majority of Akira Kuji's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akira Kuji remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Akira Kuji Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo (1969) movie poster
★7.5

Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo: Hidejirō is sent to prison after killing the boss of a rival family. After being released, he discovers that his family

Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo

1969•Drama
★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
★7.0
Greed in Broad Daylight (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Greed in Broad Daylight: After a successful robbery the culprits, from very different backgrounds, at once turn on each other.

Greed in Broad Daylight

1961•Drama
★7.0
Prison Boss (1968) movie poster
★7.0

Prison Boss: Rival gangs fight over ownership of bicycle race track.

Prison Boss

1968•Crime
★7.0
The Private Police (1969) movie poster
★7.0

The Private Police: After the war, Kijima (Bunta Sugawara) returns to Tokyo where he meets Ôba (Noboru Andô), an Ex-Kamikaze pilot, and the

The Private Police

1969•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 Port Arthur Taizo Ochiai Hit Similar →
1977 Boxer Restaurant Owner Hit Similar →
1977 Shinjuku's Number One Drunk-Killer Tetsu - Hit Similar →
1976 Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger? - Hit Similar →
1975 Deep Throat in Tokyo The Man in Black Suit Flop Similar →
1975 The Bullet Train Fireman Hit Similar →
1975 Graveyard of Honor - Hit Similar →
1974 The Executioner II: Karate Inferno - Average Similar →
1974 Violent Fraternity - Flop Similar →
1974 Sister Street Fighter Neret Hit Similar →
1974 Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs - Average Similar →
1974 Violent Streets - Hit Similar →
1973 Bodyguard Kiba 2 Kim Average Similar →
1973 A True Story of the Private Ginza Police - Flop Similar →
1973 The Bodyguard Merak Flop Similar →
1972 Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 - Hit Similar →
1972 Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences Batsuyashi no Masa Hit Similar →
1971 Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us - Flop Similar →
1970 Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo Drifters - Flop Similar →
1970 Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate - Average Similar →
1970 A Kamikaze Cop - Average Similar →
1970 Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers - Flop Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Hit Similar →
1969 A Modern Yakuza: Humanity and Justice of the Outlaw - Flop Similar →
1969 Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Secret Information Dump truck man E Flop Similar →
1968 Prison Boss - Hit Similar →
1967 Yanagase Blues - Flop Similar →
1965 Gang's Upward Strategy - Flop Similar →
1965 The Hoodlum Brothers - Flop Similar →
1965 Tale of Japanese Burglars - Hit Similar →
1964 Life of Hishakaku 3 - Flop Similar →
1963 Kizu-darake no futeki-sha - Flop Similar →
1962 Gang vs. G-Men - Average Similar →
1962 Nerai uchi buraikan - Flop Similar →
1962 Komadori shimai oke-sa wataridori - Flop Similar →
1962 The Thinking Leaf - Flop Similar →
1962 G-Men in the Pacific Fujimura's henchman B Average Similar →
1961 Greed in Broad Daylight - Hit Similar →
1961 Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san Woodcutter in Kiso B Flop Similar →
1961 Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm - Average Similar →
1961 Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor - Average Similar →
1961 Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley Gamechi Flop Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces - Average Similar →
1960 One Passed Through Hell - Flop Similar →
1960 Secret - Flop Similar →
1960 The Second Bullet is Marked - Average Similar →
1958 With Songs in My Heart - Flop Similar →
1954 あゝ洞爺丸　 - Flop Similar →

Akira Kuji - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Kuji?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Kuji is "Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Akira Kuji acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Akira Kuji?

Other notable films include "Port Arthur", "Greed in Broad Daylight", and "Prison Boss".