Bengal - Actor Profile

Bengal

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 17, 1951
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Bengal

Bengal (Bengaru) was born as Haruo Yanagihara in Tokyo in 1951.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Bengal Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bengal reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bengal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Bengal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dangerous Cops, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bengal Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Dangerous Cops (1987) movie poster
★9.0

Dangerous Cops: When a doctor is found dead and the company's exclusive data on a cancer drug is missing, detective Takayama and Oshita

Dangerous Cops

1987•Action
★8.8
Madamada Abunai Deka (2005) movie poster
★8.8

Madamada Abunai Deka:

Madamada Abunai Deka

2005•Action
★8.8
Abunai Deka Forever The Movie (1998) movie poster
★8.8

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie: Taka and Yuji are searching for a mercenary for the international terrorist organization "The Network" when the head of

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie

1998•Action
★8.5
Dangerous Cops Again (1988) movie poster
★8.5

Dangerous Cops Again: Detectives Takayama and Oshita participate in a major drug bust which arouses suspicion that the government may be secre

Dangerous Cops Again

1988•Action
★8.5
Tokyo Noir (2004) movie poster
★8.5

Tokyo Noir: Three tales that center around sex and citizens of Tokyo: A repressed woman embraces her sexuality, ("Birthday"), an un

Tokyo Noir

2004•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Bengal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sensei's Pious Lie - Hit Similar →
2024 Abudeka Is Back Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
2023 ＜ＢＳ松竹東急×浅草九劇＞スペシャルドラマ「君しか見えないよ」 Grandpa Super Hit Similar →
2021 99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie Tamotsu Ota Hit Similar →
2021 Love Mooning Shûji Uchiyama Hit Similar →
2019 First Love - Hit Similar →
2018 Life in Overtime - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Saraba Abunai Deka Tanaka Hit Similar →
2015 Mountain Days with Tom - Hit Similar →
2014 0.5 mm Sueo Saito Hit Similar →
2012 By Rule of Crow's Thumb - Hit Similar →
2012 Casting Blossoms to the Sky Jiro Nakahata Hit Similar →
2011 Peak: The Rescuers - Average Similar →
2011 Oba: The Last Samurai Kazuo Oshiro Average Similar →
2010 Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial Guru Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Lightning Tree Monnosuke Hayasaka Hit Similar →
2010 Golden Slumber Shizuo Todoroki Hit Similar →
2010 Kazura - Hit Similar →
2009 Where Are You? - Average Similar →
2009 The Code - Average Similar →
2008 Happy Flight Bird Patrol Average Similar →
2008 The Glorious Team Batista - Hit Similar →
2006 Star Reformer Kazuyoshi Kurusu Hit Similar →
2006 Paradise: Carried Away - Hit Similar →
2005 Madamada Abunai Deka Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Motive Mutsuo Takarai Average Similar →
2004 Tokyo Noir - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Damned Files 4 - Super Hit Similar →
2003 Teacher's suitcase Matsumoto Hiroshi Hit Similar →
2002 Trick: The Movie God No. 002 Hit Similar →
1999 Godzilla 2000: Millennium Sonoda Hit Similar →
1998 Give It All Class Teacher Hit Similar →
1998 Abunai Deka Forever The Movie - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Sada Sanosuke Tachibana Hit Similar →
1996 Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Honami's father Hit Similar →
1995 Teito Monogatari Gaiden - Hit Similar →
1994 Turning Point - Average Similar →
1992 The Rocking Horsemen Takayuki Fujiwara Hit Similar →
1991 Chizuko's Younger Sister Mako's Father Hit Similar →
1991 Thriller CRT - Hit Similar →
1991 Stranger - Hit Similar →
1990 Boiling Point Muto Hit Similar →
1989 Beijing Watermelon Haruzo Horikoshi Average Similar →
1988 The Discarnates Taxi Driver Average Similar →
1988 Dangerous Cops Again Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
1987 Dangerous Cops Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
1987 A Taxing Woman Man in Apartment Hit Similar →
1985 Kekkon Annai Mystery - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Tora-san's Song of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again The Man in Shinjuku Average Similar →

Bengal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bengal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bengal is "Dangerous Cops" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Bengal acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Bengal?

Other notable films include "Madamada Abunai Deka", "Abunai Deka Forever The Movie", and "Dangerous Cops Again".

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