Koji Tsuruta

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 6, 1924

Birth Place: Hamamatsu, Japan

About Koji Tsuruta

Eiichi Ono (小野榮一, Ono Eiichi, December 6, 1924 – June 16, 1987), better known by his stage name Kōji Tsuruta (鶴田浩二, Tsuruta Kōji), was a Japanese actor and singer. He appeared in almost 260 feature films and had a unique style of singing.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koji Tsuruta reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Koji Tsuruta'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 92% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koji Tsuruta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yakuza bayashi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Koji Tsuruta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Koji Tsuruta's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Yakuza bayashi — Makino Masahiro film starring Okada Mariko

Yakuza bayashi

1954

★10.0

★10.0

Gambler — The main character Tachibana Isaburo is released from prison and discovers that his boss is dead. He is offered to becom

Gambler

1964•Crime

★10.0

★10.0

Prison Gambler — A film about the confrontation between two yakuza groups in the brutal Miike prison, which contained 1,500 inmates. The

Prison Gambler

1964•Crime

★8.2

★8.2

Life of Hishakaku 2 — Upon his release from the prison, Hishakaku joins the Kikkyo family who is struggling to regain their turf from their ri

Life of Hishakaku 2

1963•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

A Scarred Life — Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after

A Scarred Life

1971•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koji Tsuruta.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	The Imperial Navy	-	Average	Similar →
1981	Gate of Youth	Yabetora	Hit	Similar →
1977	Proof of the Man	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Japanese Humanity and Justice	-	Hit	Similar →
1977	Japan's Don	Shuhei Tatsumi	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	The Hard Core Criminal	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Gang Warfare	-	Hit	Similar →
1972	A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell	Eijiro Onishi	Hit	Similar →
1971	The Armed Organization	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love	Sanshu	Hit	Similar →
1971	The Gambler's Counterattack	Aiba Yusaku	Hit	Similar →
1971	A Scarred Life	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You	Kikutaro Yuki	Hit	Similar →
1971	Fate Deals the Card of Death	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	Sympathy for the Underdog	Masuo Gunji	Hit	Similar →
1970	A Wad of Notes	Ryuji Kashigawa	Hit	Similar →
1970	House of Gamblers	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	Rise and Fall of Chivalry	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	Bloodstained Clan of Honor	Kuroki	Hit	Similar →
1969	Gambler's Legacy	Inagaki Chokichi	Hit	Similar →
1969	Memoir of Japanese Assassinations	Asaichi Isobe	Hit	Similar →
1969	Killer's Mission	Shogun Ieshige	Hit	Similar →
1969	Japan Organized Crime Boss	Tetsuo Tsukamoto	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	The Biggest Gamble	Itsuki Masaji	Hit	Similar →
1968	Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation	Shûtaro Kazama	Hit	Similar →
1968	Big Time Gambling Boss	Shinjirô Nakai	Hit	Similar →
1967	Code Between Brothers 6	Chojiro Inagami	Hit	Similar →
1967	Code Between Brothers 5	Chojiro Inagami	Hit	Similar →
1967	Classmates	First Lieutenant Jinnouchi	Hit	Similar →
1967	Three Gamblers	Naojiro Oshima	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Code Between Brothers 2	Chojiro Inagami	Hit	Similar →
1966	Code Between Brothers	Fujikami	Hit	Similar →
1965	Blood of Revenge	Asajiro Kikuchi	Hit	Similar →
1965	The Tattooed Lord	Kinshiro Toyama	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Prison Gambler	Tachibana Isaburo	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Gambler	Tachibana Isaburo	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Life of Hishakaku 2	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Life of Hishakaku	Hishakaku	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	Gang vs. Gang	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Challenge	Kuroki	Hit	Similar →
1960	Scarier than the Devil	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Sand City in Manchuria	Dr. Soda	Hit	Similar →
1959	Desperado Outpost	Bandit Chieftain	Average	Similar →
1959	Saga of the Vagabonds	Taro Toki	Average	Similar →
1959	The Big Boss	Ryuta Komatsu	Average	Similar →
1957	Yagyu Secret Scrolls	Senshiro	Hit	Similar →
1956	Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island	Kojiro Sasaki	Hit	Similar →
1955	Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple	Kojiro Sasaki	Hit	Similar →
1954	Yakuza bayashi	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice	Noboru Okada	Super Hit	Similar →

Koji Tsuruta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koji Tsuruta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koji Tsuruta is "Yakuza bayashi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Koji Tsuruta acted in?

Koji Tsuruta has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Koji Tsuruta?

Other notable films include "Gambler", "Prison Gambler", and "Life of Hishakaku 2".