Eitarō Ozawa - Actor Profile

Eitarō Ozawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 27, 1909
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Eitarō Ozawa

Eitaro Ozawa (小沢 栄太郎, Ozawa Eitarō, 27 March 1909 – 23 April 1988) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1935 and 1988.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eitarō Ozawa reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eitarō Ozawa'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eitarō Ozawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bot-chan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eitarō Ozawa Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Bot-chan (1953) movie poster
★10.0

Bot-chan: 1953 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.

Bot-chan

1953•Comedy
★8.8
Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) movie poster
★8.8

Japanese Godfather: Ambition: An ambitious Kansai yakuza don moves in on Tokyo using financial and political tactics, sparking conflict with a local c

Japanese Godfather: Ambition

1977•Crime
★8.3
Young Lord Yakuza (1961) movie poster
★8.3

Young Lord Yakuza: Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.

Young Lord Yakuza

1961•Drama
★8.1
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) movie poster
★8.1

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love: After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labor chief at a large

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959•War
★8.0
Shadow Hunters (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Shadow Hunters: The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (p

Shadow Hunters

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eitarō Ozawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Godzilla 1985 Finance Minister Kanzaki Hit Similar →
1984 The Return of Godzilla Minister of Finance Kanzaki Hit Similar →
1983 Shadow Hunters - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Suspicion Professor Anzai Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Itoga Hit Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Infrastructure Minister Osanai Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Daizo Okayama Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Inugami Family Furudate Kyozou Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Hidemitsu Sakamoto Hit Similar →
1975 Company Buggers - Hit Similar →
1975 Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director Self Hit Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Tarozo Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Ceremony Tachibana Takeyo Hit Similar →
1969 Goyokin Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged Torikoshi Hit Similar →
1966 The Great White Tower - Hit Similar →
1965 Beast Alley Kôta Kitô Hit Similar →
1964 Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo Ieyasu Tokugawa Hit Similar →
1964 Sweet Sweat Gondo Super Hit Similar →
1964 Assassination Premier Itakura Hit Similar →
1964 Love and Greed Daisaku Osone Hit Similar →
1963 Ukyunosuke on Patrol - Hit Similar →
1963 Bronze Magician Киёкава из рода Фудзивара Hit Similar →
1963 Pressure of Guilt - Hit Similar →
1962 The Mad Fox Daisuke Iwakura Hit Similar →
1962 The Challenge - Hit Similar →
1962 Knightly Advice - Hit Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Who Are You, Mr. Sorge? Colonel Fujimori Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Minobe Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 Governor Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love Okazaki Super Hit Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro - Hit Similar →
1956 The Thick-Walled Room Hamada Hit Similar →
1955 The Wolves - Hit Similar →
1955 Princess Yang Kwei-fei Yang Kuo-chung Hit Similar →
1955 Burden of Love Mr. Sakaguchi Hit Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari Sukeemon Super Hit Similar →
1954 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto Terumasa Ikeda Hit Similar →
1953 Bot-chan Yamaarashi Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Tôbei Super Hit Similar →
1952 Lightning Tsunakichi Hit Similar →
1950 Scandal Hori Hit Similar →
1949 Broken Drum Kimura (as Sakae Ozawa) Hit Similar →
1947 The Love of the Actress Sumako - Hit Similar →
1947 Record of a Tenement Gentleman Father Hit Similar →
1947 Marriage Shimamoto Hit Similar →
1946 Morning for the Osone Family Issei Osone Hit Similar →
1943 Port of Flowers Shuzo Hit Similar →

Eitarō Ozawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eitarō Ozawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eitarō Ozawa is "Bot-chan" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eitarō Ozawa acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Eitarō Ozawa?

Other notable films include "Japanese Godfather: Ambition", "Young Lord Yakuza", and "The Human Condition I: No Greater Love".