Eijirō Kataoka

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 23, 1918

Birth Place: Kuma, Ehime, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eijirō Kataoka 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 Eijirō Kataoka'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eijirō Kataoka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eijirō Kataoka Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957) movie poster

★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight: A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight

1957•Drama

★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House (1958) movie poster

★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House: All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening at Echigoya’s Red Cra

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House

1958•Crime

★8.6

Hero of the Red Light District (1960) movie poster

★8.6

Hero of the Red Light District: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a w

Hero of the Red Light District

1960•Drama

★8.5

★8.5

The Sword Knows: In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his p

The Sword Knows

1958•Action

★8.0

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi (1958) movie poster

★8.0

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi: The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter anti-shogunate activities i

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

1958•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eijirō Kataoka.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1965	The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Giant Rumble	-	Average	Similar →
1963	13 Assassins	Shigeru Otake	Hit	Similar →
1963	Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List	-	Average	Similar →
1962	The Phantom Goblin	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Kisaragi Sword	Gensabuô Bizenya	Average	Similar →
1961	The Conspirator	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Restoration Fire	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Morning Breeze in Edo	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Scarier than the Devil	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Cases of Hanshichi	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Hero of the Red Light District	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	The Master Spearman	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Official with a Tattoo	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Return of the One-Armed Swordsman	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Road of Chivalry	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Echo in the Mountains	Tsuruno Hori	Average	Similar →
1959	A Spectacular Showdown	-	Average	Similar →
1959	The Edo Official and Apprentice	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Hawk of the North	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	No Stronger Swords	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Whirlwind Magistrate	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Roughneck From Asama	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Sword Knows	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Kunisada Chuji	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi	Okita Soji	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Souls in the Moonlight II	Kinzo	Hit	Similar →
1958	Noble Tasuke	-	Average	Similar →
1958	A Chivalrous Spirit	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Lord Mito	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Souls in the Moonlight	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Rebellion	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Tales of Young Genji Kuro	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	The Lord Takes a Bride	Seikichi	Average	Similar →
1957	The Seven Vows, Part 3	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Shimizu Port of Chivalry	Obata	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	The Seven Vows, Part 2	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	The Seven Vows	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Swordsman of the Two Sword Style	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Seven Faces of Bannai Tarao, Private Eye	-	Hit	Similar →
1955	Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji	Sakawa Kojūrō	Hit	Similar →
1955	Foul Play	Keiichi Togawa	Average	Similar →
1954	Fall of the Shogun's Militia	-	Hit	Similar →

Eijirō Kataoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eijirō Kataoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eijirō Kataoka is "Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eijirō Kataoka acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Eijirō Kataoka?

Other notable films include "Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House", "Hero of the Red Light District", and "The Sword Knows".