Dankichi Kuruma

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

16Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 6, 1943

Birth Place: Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dankichi Kuruma reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dankichi Kuruma's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dankichi Kuruma remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Getting Wild With Our Monkey, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dankichi Kuruma Movies Ranked

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

★7.0

Getting Wild With Our Monkey (2001) movie poster

★7.0

Getting Wild With Our Monkey: A down-on-his luck writer meets a movie producer, who asks him to write a screenplay on the condition that he visit loca

Getting Wild With Our Monkey

2001•Comedy

★6.4

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) movie poster

★6.4

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi: Obayashi's take on the famous Kosuke Kindaichi series, made popular partly thanks to the numerous movie-adaptions by Kon

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Amagi Pass: Japan in the 1940s. A high school boy went into a magic encounter with Ozuka Hana, a geisha (pub-girl) when he traveled

Amagi Pass

1983•Crime

★6.0

Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure (1969) movie poster

★6.0

Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure: A Toho film featuring the comedy duo Konto 55, (コント55号), comprised of comedians Kinichi Hagimoto and Jiro Sakagami.

Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure

1969•Sci-Fi

★5.3

★5.3

Festival Champ: Hiroki Matsukata is a fish market worker and a fanatical Japanese festival rascal. He also falls in love with a stripper

Festival Champ

1976•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dankichi Kuruma.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2007	Captain Tokio	-	Flop	Similar →
2001	Getting Wild With Our Monkey	Father-in-law	Hit	Similar →
1983	A Hunter's Diary	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Amagi Pass	Driver	Average	Similar →
1981	Blue Jeans Memory	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi	Police Officer	Average	Similar →
1976	Festival Champ	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Witty Samurai	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	花も実もある為五郎	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Life is a Battle	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	It's a Man's Way of Life	Takoyaki Shop Customer A	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Street Car Game	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure	Sociologist	Average	Similar →
1969	Konto 55: Grandson of a Ninja	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Konto 55: Mankind's Weaknesses	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Angel's Lover	-	Flop	Similar →

Dankichi Kuruma - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dankichi Kuruma?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dankichi Kuruma is "Getting Wild With Our Monkey" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dankichi Kuruma acted in?

Dankichi Kuruma has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dankichi Kuruma?

Other notable films include "The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi", "Amagi Pass", and "Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure".