Kiyoshi Matsuoka

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

14Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kiyoshi Matsuoka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Kiyoshi Matsuoka's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kiyoshi Matsuoka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cruel Gun Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kiyoshi Matsuoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kiyoshi Matsuoka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5

★6.5

Cruel Gun Story: Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the truck driver whose c

Cruel Gun Story

1964•Action

★6.3

Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards! (1963) movie poster

★6.3

Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!: Tajima is a private detective in charge of his own company, Detective Bureau 2-3. When warring criminal gangs go overboa

Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!

1963•Crime

★6.3

★6.3

Kanto Wanderer: Handsome young Katsuta tries to follow the yakuza code, but even his boss doesn't believe in it. Diamond Fuyu is less et

Kanto Wanderer

1963•Crime

★6.2

★6.2

Smashing the 0-Line: Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sle

Smashing the 0-Line

1960•Drama

★6.0

Fight of the Gamblers (1963) movie poster

★6.0

Fight of the Gamblers: Ryuji Oshima, a gambler, kills Saiga in self-defense, and considering himself unfit to lead men, secludes himself in a t

Fight of the Gamblers

1963•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kiyoshi Matsuoka.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	Cruel Gun Story	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Fight of the Gamblers	-	Average	Similar →
1963	Kanto Wanderer	-	Average	Similar →
1963	午前零時の出獄	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Ginza no jirochō	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!	Manager	Average	Similar →
1962	Bōkyō no umi	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Jūdan no arashi	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Quick Draw Sanshiro	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Yume ga ippai abarenbō	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Aniki	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Angry Rambler	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Smashing the 0-Line	-	Average	Similar →

Kiyoshi Matsuoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kiyoshi Matsuoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kiyoshi Matsuoka is "Cruel Gun Story" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Kiyoshi Matsuoka acted in?

Kiyoshi Matsuoka has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kiyoshi Matsuoka?

Other notable films include "Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!", "Kanto Wanderer", and "Smashing the 0-Line".