Hiroshi Nawa - Actor Profile

Hiroshi Nawa

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1932
Birth Place: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Hiroshi Nawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hiroshi Nawa 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 Hiroshi Nawa's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Hiroshi Nawa'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 Gambler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hiroshi Nawa Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Gambler (1964) movie poster
★10.0

Gambler: The main character Tachibana Isaburo is released from prison and discovers that his boss is dead. He is offered to becom

Gambler

1964•Crime
★10.0
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963) movie poster
★10.0

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie: The shogun's vassal Harima Aoyama and a chamber maid are in love with each other, but they cannot be together due to a d

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie

1963•Drama
★8.5
Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit (1968) movie poster
★8.5

Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit: Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa, seeking to gain power and steal his Lord’s wife. To avoid her fat

Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit

1968•Horror
★8.0
Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group (1973) movie poster
★8.0

Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group: A nasty schoolgirl does what she pleases, under the protection of her father, who is the school principal. Another girl

Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group

1973•Action
★8.0
Detonation: Violent Riders (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Detonation: Violent Riders: Wild-hearted mechanic boy Iwaki falls in love with the innocent but gang tied Michiko.

Detonation: Violent Riders

1975•Action

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Yakuza Ladies 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood - Hit Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Satoru Nakamura Hit Similar →
1979 Star of David: Beauty Hunting Yasuhisa / Tatsuya's Stepfather Average Similar →
1977 Boxer Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 Karate for Life - Hit Similar →
1977 Shinjuku's Number One Drunk-Killer Tetsu - Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Funada Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 Detonation: Violent Riders - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist Kuniyoshi Hit Similar →
1975 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Ryunosuke Daimon Hit Similar →
1974 The Rapacious Jailbreaker Asai Teizo Average Similar →
1974 Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game - Hit Similar →
1974 The Executioner Boss Hit Similar →
1973 Yokosuka Navy Prison - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War Muraoka Hit Similar →
1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group School Principal Super Hit Similar →
1973 Dangerous Trade in Kobe - Hit Similar →
1973 Female Yakuza Tale Kinzô Average Similar →
1973 Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School Minoru Toyama Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Tsuneo Muraoka Hit Similar →
1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Lynch Law Classroom - Average Similar →
1973 Sex and Fury Naozô Iwakura Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Doi Hit Similar →
1972 The Red Silk Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Terrifying Girls' High School: Women's Violent Classroom School Official Average Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Monkumatsu Hit Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang - Average Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1971 Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You - Hit Similar →
1970 House of Gamblers - Hit Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return - Average Similar →
1969 Gambler's Legacy - Hit Similar →
1969 Okatsu the Fugitive - Average Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Hit Similar →
1969 The Biggest Gamble Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1968 Ohyaku: The Female Demon - Hit Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Heartless Shinzeki Hit Similar →
1968 Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit Kuroiwa Shuzen Super Hit Similar →
1968 Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger - Hit Similar →
1968 Big Time Gambling Boss Kôhei Ishido Hit Similar →
1967 Three Seconds to Zero Hour Komiya Average Similar →
1967 The Chivalrous Life - Hit Similar →
1966 Wrath of Daimajin Daizen Matsunaga Average Similar →
1964 Gambler Senzo Samizo Super Hit Similar →
1963 Zatoichi the Fugitive - Hit Similar →
1963 A Samurai Never Tells a Lie Maeda Kaga no kami Super Hit Similar →
1960 Samurai Desperadoes - Average Similar →

Hiroshi Nawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Nawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Nawa is "Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Nawa acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Nawa?

Other notable films include "A Samurai Never Tells a Lie", "Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit", and "Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group".

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