Kusuo Abe - Actor Profile

Kusuo Abe

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1910
Birth Place: Kotobuki, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Kusuo Abe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kusuo Abe reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Kusuo Abe'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 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kusuo Abe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kusuo Abe's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1: The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along hi

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952
★10.0
Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight: A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight

1957•Drama
★9.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954
★8.6
Hero of the Red Light District (1960) movie poster
★8.6

Hero of the Red Light District: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a w

Hero of the Red Light District

1960•Drama
★8.3
Ikiru (1952) movie poster
★8.3

Ikiru: Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he

Ikiru

1952•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kusuo Abe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza - Hit Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Fuchikawa Goroku Hit Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Average Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall - Hit Similar →
1964 Vanquished Foes - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Fuchikawa Goroku Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins Gunjiro Mitsuhashi Hit Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 - Average Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style Uncle Hit Similar →
1963 Seventeen Ninja - Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai - Hit Similar →
1963 Street of Wandering Men - Average Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape Ito Gunbei Average Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights - Hit Similar →
1962 The Phantom Goblin - Average Similar →
1962 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3 - Hit Similar →
1962 In Search of Mother Shichigoro Average Similar →
1961 Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia - Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Fuchikawa Goroku Hit Similar →
1961 Bride of White Castle - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls - Average Similar →
1961 Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders - Average Similar →
1960 The Pirates - Hit Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces Yozo Yamaoka Average Similar →
1960 Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Official with a Tattoo Tokaiya Nizaemon Average Similar →
1960 Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill - Average Similar →
1960 The Second Bullet is Marked - Average Similar →
1960 Samurai Vagabonds - Average Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda - Super Hit Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 The Edo Official and Apprentice - Average Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Average Similar →
1958 Eight Views of Samurai - Average Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II Kanbei Utabe Hit Similar →
1958 The Scroll’s Secret - Average Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Rebellion - Average Similar →
1957 Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto Temma Tsujikaze Hit Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru City Assemblyman Super Hit Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 - Super Hit Similar →

Kusuo Abe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kusuo Abe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kusuo Abe is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kusuo Abe acted in?

Kusuo Abe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kusuo Abe?

Other notable films include "Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight", "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5", and "Hero of the Red Light District".

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