Koji Tsuruta - Actor Profile

Koji Tsuruta

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 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.

Koji Tsuruta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Koji Tsuruta reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 96% of Koji Tsuruta'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 Yakuza bayashi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Koji Tsuruta Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Koji Tsuruta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 The Imperial Navy - Hit 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 Okoma, the Orphan Gambler Joji Tsukuba 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 Scoundrel - 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 The Big Boss Ryuta Komatsu Average Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls Senshiro Average 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".

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