Izumi Hara - Actor Profile

Izumi Hara

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 11, 1905
Birth Place: Matsue, Shimane prefecture, Japan

Izumi Hara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Izumi Hara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Izumi Hara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Izumi Hara'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 The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Izumi Hara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Izumi Hara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil (1966) movie poster
★10.0

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil: The fictional land "Pandora" sends three (numbered) graduates of the "National Gambling University" to Japan. You should

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil

1966•Action
★9.0
Happiness of Us Alone (1961) movie poster
★9.0

Happiness of Us Alone: The story is of two people. One is deaf, the other deaf and mute. They marry after meeting at a school reunion, and the

Happiness of Us Alone

1961•Drama
★8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) movie poster
★8.2

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity: Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment a

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959•War
★7.8
Tampopo (1985) movie poster
★7.8

Tampopo: In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen n

Tampopo

1985•Comedy
★7.5
Pastoral: To Die in the Country (1974) movie poster
★7.5

Pastoral: To Die in the Country: A director faces creative block while working on his latest film – a reimagination of his adolescence growing up in a mo

Pastoral: To Die in the Country

1974•Fantasy

Full Filmography

Every movie Izumi Hara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 A Taxing Woman's Return Old Woman Average Similar →
1987 Shinran: Path to Purity - Flop Similar →
1986 Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast Old Woman with Urn Hit Similar →
1985 Tampopo Old Woman Pressing Camembert Cheese Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel Grandma in Yonakuni Island Average Similar →
1983 Village of Doom Han Inumaru Hit Similar →
1981 Distant Thunder Grandmother of Mitsuo Hit Similar →
1981 Island of the Evil Spirits Haru Asai Average Similar →
1980 Shinobu Otake's Inspirational Girl: Youth Lived by Love and Psychic Powers - Flop Similar →
1980 The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor - Flop Similar →
1980 The Sand Boat Narration (voice) Flop Similar →
1978 The Beauty of the Black Narcissus - Flop Similar →
1978 In the Realm of Death and Pleasure - Flop Similar →
1977 Sweet Revenge Kiku Watanabe Hit Similar →
1977 Ballad of Orin Old Woman Hit Similar →
1976 The Inugami Family Old Woman Osono Hit Similar →
1974 Pastoral: To Die in the Country Phantom of old woman Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Tattered Banner - Flop Similar →
1973 Time Within Memory - Flop Similar →
1970 Apart from Life Kaneyo Average Similar →
1969 Second Generation Young Boss Tose Flop Similar →
1968 Profound Desires of the Gods Unari Ryu Hit Similar →
1968 The Time of Reckoning - Hit Similar →
1968 The Snow Woman Shrine Maiden Hit Similar →
1967 Journey - Flop Similar →
1967 The River - Poem of Wrath Mother Flop Similar →
1966 The Magic Serpent Spider woman Average Similar →
1966 The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Code of Ruffians - Flop Similar →
1965 While Yet a Wife - Hit Similar →
1965 Young Boss Hisa Hit Similar →
1962 Me o tsubutte tsuppashire - Flop Similar →
1962 Nippon no obaachan Hatsu Flop Similar →
1961 Police Precinct Part 17 Kiyo, Ichiro's mother Flop Similar →
1961 Happiness of Us Alone Akiko's mother Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Rush - Flop Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Sawamura Fuchô Super Hit Similar →
1959 Sea-Boy and Mountain-Boy Aobamaru's wife Flop Similar →
1958 Moonlight Mask: Claws of Satan Marine no Otaki Flop Similar →
1958 Moonlight Mask: Duel to the Death in Dangerous Waters - Flop Similar →
1958 Moonlight Mask - Flop Similar →
1957 Rice - Hit Similar →
1954 The Street Without Sun - Flop Similar →
1954 The Garden of Women - Hit Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →
1949 Island of Horrors Okane Flop Similar →
1949 Utako's Story Ichiro's mother Flop Similar →
1946 The Brick Factory Girl La mère de Thuy Flop Similar →
1935 Drifting - Flop Similar →

Izumi Hara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Izumi Hara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Izumi Hara is "The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Izumi Hara acted in?

Izumi Hara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Izumi Hara?

Other notable films include "Happiness of Us Alone", "The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity", and "Tampopo".

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