Jun Funato - Actor Profile

Jun Funato

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
41Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 26, 1938
Birth Place: Wakayama, Japan

Jun Funato Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jun Funato reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Jun Funato'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 Retreat from Kiska, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jun Funato Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jun Funato's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
The Retreat from Kiska (1965) movie poster
★8.3

The Retreat from Kiska: In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an

The Retreat from Kiska

1965•Drama
★8.0
The Militarists (1970) movie poster
★8.0

The Militarists:

The Militarists

1970•Drama
★7.3
Port Arthur (1980) movie poster
★7.3

Port Arthur: Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, duri

Port Arthur

1980•War
★7.1
Chûshingura (1962) movie poster
★7.1

Chûshingura: After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge thei

Chûshingura

1962•History
★6.7
Dogora (1964) movie poster
★6.7

Dogora: A floating amorphous life-form descends from the atmosphere to consume carbon in the form of diamonds.

Dogora

1964•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie Jun Funato has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 The Detective - Flop Similar →
1984 Jugyo Sankan no Onna Kuga Flop Similar →
1984 Ana President Yoshimura Flop Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle - Flop Similar →
1982 The Vampire Inspector - Flop Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Jiro Shirai Hit Similar →
1979 Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tone no Watashi - Flop Similar →
1970 Sexy Journey: Strange Company - Flop Similar →
1970 The Militarists Kameto Kuroshima Super Hit Similar →
1969 Battle of the Japan Sea Staff Officer Yamaoka Average Similar →
1968 Sun Above, Death Below - Average Similar →
1968 Young Challengers Junichi Namikawa Flop Similar →
1968 Kawachi fūten zoku - Flop Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Housing Estates: The Seven Deadly Sins 2nd Sin Flop Similar →
1964 Dogora Inspector Nitta Hit Similar →
1964 I'm a Bodyguard - Flop Similar →
1964 Mr. Giant's Victory Flag - Flop Similar →
1963 We Are Salarymen Koichi Motohashi (Executive’s Son, Atsuko’s Lover) Flop Similar →
1963 Samurai Pirate Prince Ming of Thailand Average Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Let's Meet in Our Dreams - Flop Similar →
1962 The Daughters of the Saotome Family - Flop Similar →
1962 Our Failures - Flop Similar →
1962 Heso no taisho - Flop Similar →
1962 Whirlpool of Love - Flop Similar →
1962 Long Way to Okinawa - Flop Similar →
1962 The Tenth Game of New Salarymen: Salaryman Ittoru - Flop Similar →
1961 3 Dolls and Baby Gang - Flop Similar →
1961 B.G Story: Designs of a 20 Year-Old Taro Kurimura (Kyoko's brother, salaryman) Flop Similar →
1961 The Tenth Game of New Salarymen Mikio Hirate Flop Similar →
1961 Moonlight in the Rain - Flop Similar →
1961 The Man from the East Egawa Flop Similar →
1961 Sebiro Sanshirō hana no ippon zeoi - Flop Similar →
1961 Sebiro Sanshirō otoko wa dokyō - Flop Similar →
1961 The Preacher of Love - Flop Similar →
1960 Anything Goes Three Dolls' Way - Flop Similar →
1960 The Angry Sea Kenzo Flop Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Husband Education Yūkichi Aoyama Flop Similar →
1960 Salaryman Sampei Meijiro: Sighing Husband - Flop Similar →
1960 Salaryman Sampei Meijiro: A Wife's Virginal Face - Flop Similar →

Jun Funato - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jun Funato?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jun Funato is "The Retreat from Kiska" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Jun Funato acted in?

Jun Funato has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jun Funato?

Other notable films include "The Militarists", "Port Arthur", and "Chûshingura".

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