Kaneko Iwasaki - Actor Profile

Kaneko Iwasaki

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 25, 1932
Birth Place: Hokkaidō, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kaneko Iwasaki 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 Kaneko Iwasaki'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kaneko Iwasaki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tale of Army Brutality, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kaneko Iwasaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kaneko Iwasaki's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Tale of Army Brutality (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Tale of Army Brutality: Director Jun'ya Satô's debut film focuses on the inhuman training of recruits, the brutal drill system that reigned in t

Tale of Army Brutality

1963•Drama
★10.0
Love Stopped the Runaway Train (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Love Stopped the Runaway Train: Based on a novel by Ayako Miura.

Love Stopped the Runaway Train

1973•Drama
★8.5
Yakuza of Seki (1963) movie poster
★8.5

Yakuza of Seki: A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he

Yakuza of Seki

1963•Action
★8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) movie poster
★8.2

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity: Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelt

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959•War
★8.0
Diary of Early Winter Shower (1998) movie poster
★8.0

Diary of Early Winter Shower: Kounosuke Mibu and Tae Horikawa are unable to forget each other, even though they met and fell in love 20 years ago. The

Diary of Early Winter Shower

1998•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kaneko Iwasaki.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Life in Overtime TASHIRO Mine Super Hit Similar →
1998 Diary of Early Winter Shower Natsu Kobayakawa Super Hit Similar →
1996 Village of Dreams Toshie Average Similar →
1995 Last Friends - Flop Similar →
1990 The Shootist 2 - Flop Similar →
1986 Leave My Girl Alone Kiyo Mizutani Average Similar →
1985 Early Spring Story Mrs. Takenaka Average Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Yoshiko Shimoyama Hit Similar →
1981 Fifth Movement - Flop Similar →
1979 White Love - Flop Similar →
1978 Love and Faith - Average Similar →
1977 The Wild Swans Greta (voice) Hit Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again Nobuko Super Hit Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Sato Super Hit Similar →
1973 Love Stopped the Runaway Train - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Long Darkness Kayo Average Similar →
1971 Sweet Secret - Flop Similar →
1970 Heroic Purgatory Atsuko Saegusa Hit Similar →
1970 The Shadow Within Hamajima's mother Flop Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2 - Average Similar →
1968 Lone Wolf Isazo Osawa Hit Similar →
1967 Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack - Flop Similar →
1967 The Shogun and His Mistresses Asukai Flop Similar →
1966 Drunken Harbor Okichi Flop Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell Toyoko Super Hit Similar →
1965 Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Otane Hit Similar →
1965 Snow Country Shimamura's wife Flop Similar →
1965 A Lonely Gamble Nobuko Mori Flop Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple - Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki Oyura Super Hit Similar →
1963 A House in the Quarter Keiko Average Similar →
1963 The Life of a Horse-Trader - Flop Similar →
1963 Tale of Army Brutality Ume, Yahichi's wife Super Hit Similar →
1963 Police Precinct Part 21 - Flop Similar →
1963 Pressure of Guilt - Hit Similar →
1962 A Man With Dragon Tattoos - Flop Similar →
1962 Zoku aizen katsura - Flop Similar →
1962 At the Side of the Bridge 2 - Flop Similar →
1962 Police Precinct: Landfill No. 19 - Flop Similar →
1962 Four Sisters Kanako Katagiri Average Similar →
1962 Ai no uzu shio - Flop Similar →
1961 The Conspirator - Average Similar →
1961 Pursuit - Flop Similar →
1960 Blood Is Dry Ikuyo Average Similar →
1960 The False Student Kunishimako Hit Similar →
1960 Hunting Opium-Eaters - Flop Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Tokunaga Kangofu Super Hit Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary Aya Nita Hit Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →
1951 Dispersed Clouds Shigeko Yamashita Hit Similar →

Kaneko Iwasaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kaneko Iwasaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaneko Iwasaki is "Tale of Army Brutality" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kaneko Iwasaki acted in?

Kaneko Iwasaki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kaneko Iwasaki?

Other notable films include "Love Stopped the Runaway Train", "Yakuza of Seki", and "The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity".