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Akira Tani

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 22, 1910
Birth Place: Fukuoka, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akira Tani 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 Tani'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akira Tani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Came to Port, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Akira Tani Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
The Man Who Came to Port (1952) movie poster
★10.0

The Man Who Came to Port: An Ishiro Honda film.

The Man Who Came to Port

1952•Drama
★9.0
The Storm (1956) movie poster
★9.0

The Storm: A widowed high-school teacher tries to raise his four children alone.

The Storm

1956•Drama
★8.4
Farewell Rabaul (1954) movie poster
★8.4

Farewell Rabaul: A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanes

Farewell Rabaul

1954•Romance
★8.4
Seven Samurai (1954) movie poster
★8.4

Seven Samurai: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action
★8.3
Ikiru (1952) movie poster
★8.3

Ikiru: Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he

Ikiru

1952•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Beast Alley - Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan Huntsman #2 (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Scarlet Camellia - Flop Similar →
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Amimoto, Shizunora Village Leader Hit Similar →
1964 The Irresponsible Fool - Hit Similar →
1964 Whirlwind - Average Similar →
1962 The King - Flop Similar →
1962 My Hobo - Flop Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Home-Brewed Tatsu Shopowner Flop Similar →
1962 The Wiser Age - Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Kame Super Hit Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle Rice-Shop Owner Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Real Estate Agent Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Last Gunfight Boyaki Jogo Average Similar →
1959 The Bride from Japan Yoshida Flop Similar →
1959 The Three Treasures - Flop Similar →
1959 Desperado Outpost - Average Similar →
1959 Saga of the Vagabonds - Average Similar →
1959 The Beast Shall Die Apartment superintendent Average Similar →
1959 Samurai Saga (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Soldier (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen Ushiji Flop Similar →
1957 Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen - Flop Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Sakutaro Hit Similar →
1957 Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman - Flop Similar →
1957 Snow Country - Hit Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls - Hit Similar →
1957 Ôban Ushikichi, Ushinosule's father Flop Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Washizu soldier Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Storm - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Shozo, a Cat and Two Women - Hit Similar →
1956 The Legend of the White Serpent Oil salesman Average Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Chunky Jailbird Hit Similar →
1955 Marital Relations - Flop Similar →
1955 Beast Man Snow Man Chubby Thug Flop Similar →
1955 Floating Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1955 A Gang of Five Kyusuke Flop Similar →
1954 Late Chrysanthemums - Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Bandit Super Hit Similar →
1954 Farewell Rabaul - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Traveling with Breeze - Flop Similar →
1953 Wife Kito Hit Similar →
1953 Mr. Pu - Hit Similar →
1953 Yasugorō shusse - Flop Similar →
1953 Husband and Wife - Hit Similar →
1952 The Man Who Came to Port (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Bar Owner Super Hit Similar →
1948 Drunken Angel Yakuza Follower Super Hit Similar →

Akira Tani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Tani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Tani is "The Man Who Came to Port" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Tani acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Akira Tani?

Other notable films include "The Storm", "Farewell Rabaul", and "Seven Samurai".