What is James Yagi's latest movie?

James Yagi's most recent film is "Phantasmatapes" (2025).

Is James Yagi a good actor?

James Yagi has an average audience rating of 6.2/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Manchurian Candidate, Phantasmatapes, Bridge to the Sun.

James Yagi

Q: What is the best movie of James Yagi?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring James Yagi is "The Manchurian Candidate" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has James Yagi acted in?

James Yagi has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

9Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 21, 1923

Birth Place: Santa Clara, California, USA

James Yagi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Yagi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Yagi's work falls within the Sci-Fi genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of James Yagi'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 Manchurian Candidate, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James Yagi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Yagi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Manchurian Candidate (1962) movie poster

★7.5

The Manchurian Candidate: Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war,

The Manchurian Candidate

1962•Thriller

★7.0

★7.0

Phantasmatapes: Welcome to the 1980s TV horrorshow that never was. PHANTASMATAPES is a psychotronic VHS mixtape that reimagines THE REVE

Phantasmatapes

2025•Horror

★6.8

★6.8

Bridge to the Sun: Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War

Bridge to the Sun

1961•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

The Gallant Hours: A semi-documentary dramatization of five weeks in the life of Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., from his assig

The Gallant Hours

1960•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

The Ugly American: An intelligent, articulate scholar, Harrison MacWhite, survives a hostile Senate confirmation hearing at the hands of co

The Ugly American

1963•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie James Yagi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Phantasmatapes	Dr. Paul Nakamura (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1967	The Revenge of Dr. X	Dr. Paul Nakamura	Flop	Similar →
1963	King Kong vs. Godzilla	Yutaka Omura	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Ugly American	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Manchurian Candidate	Chinese Officer (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Bridge to the Sun	Hara	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Gallant Hours	Rear Admiral Jiro Kobe	Hit	Similar →
1959	Gigantis, the Fire Monster	Osaka SDF Captain (voice) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	Rodan! The Flying Monster	Osaki / Professor Minami / hotel manager / farmer (voice)	Average	Similar →

James Yagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Yagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Yagi is "The Manchurian Candidate" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has James Yagi acted in?

James Yagi has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Yagi?

Other notable films include "Phantasmatapes", "Bridge to the Sun", and "The Gallant Hours".