Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi - Actor Profile

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1917
Birth Place: Hokkaido, Japan

About Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi (二本柳寛) was a Japanese actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi 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 Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi Movies Ranked

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

★8.4
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) movie poster
★8.4

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer: After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to h

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961•War
★7.8
Early Summer (1951) movie poster
★7.8

Early Summer: A 28-year-old single woman is pressured to marry.

Early Summer

1951•Drama
★7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) movie poster
★7.6

The Eagle of the Pacific: Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about l

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953•Drama
★7.5
Repast (1951) movie poster
★7.5

Repast: Michiyo lives in the small place Osaka and is not happy with her marriage; all she does is cook and clean for her husban

Repast

1951•Drama
★7.2
Japan's Longest Day (1967) movie poster
★7.2

Japan's Longest Day: Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash o

Japan's Longest Day

1967•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Tora! Tora! Tora! Rear Adm. Chuichi Hara Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Admiral Takijiro Onishi - Vice-Chief of the Naval General Staff Hit Similar →
1967 Dissolution Rites - Average Similar →
1966 O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo Colonel Kawachi Hit Similar →
1966 Nerves for Victory - Average Similar →
1966 Black Tight Killers Okada Hit Similar →
1965 Loss of Innocence - Flop Similar →
1964 Cruel Gun Story Matsumoto Hit Similar →
1964 Tale on Tokai Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1963 The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja - Hit Similar →
1963 Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou - Flop Similar →
1963 Escape from Hell Kisuke Average Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 Hitori tabi - Flop Similar →
1962 Burūtaun aoi machi no ōkami - Flop Similar →
1962 Kawa wa nagareru - Flop Similar →
1962 Kidō sōsahan muhō chitai - Flop Similar →
1962 Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi - Flop Similar →
1962 Kuro to aka no hanabira - Flop Similar →
1961 I'll End in Hell Torai Tei Flop Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Noge Shôsa Super Hit Similar →
1960 Towering Waves Tazawa - Wakako's father Flop Similar →
1960 Wakai toppū - Flop Similar →
1960 Cruel Story of Youth Keizo Horio Hit Similar →
1960 The Guitarist from the Sea - Flop Similar →
1959 The Rambling Guitarist Detective Numata Hit Similar →
1959 I Will Challenge - Flop Similar →
1958 City with Beasts - Flop Similar →
1958 Roar of the City - Flop Similar →
1958 Red Pier Matsuda Average Similar →
1958 Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku - Flop Similar →
1957 The Eagle and the Hawk Onizame Average Similar →
1957 Birth of a Jazz Maiden Yutaka Katô Flop Similar →
1957 Saigo no totsugeki - Flop Similar →
1956 Flesh Smuggling - Flop Similar →
1956 The Balloon Masataka Tsuzuki Average Similar →
1955 Bodyguard from Hell - Flop Similar →
1954 続変化大名 - Flop Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific Commander Furukawa Super Hit Similar →
1953 White Fish Iwatani Flop Similar →
1953 Aijô ni tsuite - Flop Similar →
1952 The Whisper of Spring - Flop Similar →
1952 Fighting Yasubei Genba Tawaraboshi Flop Similar →
1952 Kin no tamago: Golden Girl - Flop Similar →
1951 Repast Kazuo Takenaka Super Hit Similar →
1951 Early Summer Kenkichi Yabe Super Hit Similar →
1951 Dancing Girl Takehara Average Similar →
1949 A Bullet Hole Underground Shunji Minagawa Flop Similar →
1947 The Love of the Actress Sumako - Hit Similar →
1944 My Nightingale Sumida Average Similar →

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi is "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi acted in?

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi?

Other notable films include "Early Summer", "The Eagle of the Pacific", and "Repast".